Trump celebrates Big Beautiful Bill passing despite two Republicans siding with Democrats
Trump's Big Beautiful Bill passed the House with the result of 218 to 214 after a gruelling session, as Pennsylvania Representative Brian Fitzpatrick and Kentucky Representative Thomas Massie were the only Republicans to cross the floor.
Had more than three Republicans cross the floor, House Speaker Mike Johnson would have failed to get the bill passed as all Democrats voted against it.
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