Republicans in the US House of Representatives passed a major spending bill on Tuesday. The 217-215 vote marked a significant win for President Donald Trump. As a result, his 2025 agenda moved forward.

Speaker Johnson Faces Early Challenge

House Speaker Mike Johnson initially delayed the vote due to a lack of support. However, after intense negotiations, he secured enough backing. Some Republicans demanded stricter spending cuts. The budget includes $4.5 trillion in tax cuts. While some reductions offset the cost, the plan may still increase national debt.

Bill Passes Along Party Lines

Ultimately, the bill passed with near-unanimous Republican support. All Democrats opposed it. The only Republican who voted against it, Thomas Massie of Kentucky, called for deeper spending cuts. Meanwhile, one Democrat did not vote.

Key Provisions in the Budget

The budget outlines $2 trillion in spending cuts over the next decade. Additionally, it includes over $100 billion for immigration enforcement and military expansion. It also extends Trump-era tax cuts set to expire this year.

Next Steps: Senate Approval Needed

Even so, the bill must clear more hurdles before becoming law. The House budget must align with a separate Senate bill through reconciliation. Furthermore, even if both chambers agree, final details must be negotiated before Trump can sign it.

Trump Pushes for Republican Support

Earlier in the day, Republican leaders struggled to secure votes. Johnson and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise worked for hours to persuade hesitant lawmakers. Moreover, Trump personally called some members to push the bill forward.

“Trump helped us with a number of members,” Scalise said. “Talking to anybody that we asked that really needed to clarify things.”

Three Republican holdouts—Tim Burchett, Victoria Spartz, and Warren Davidson—eventually voted in favor.

Johnson Remains Confident

After the vote, Johnson expressed determination.

“We have a lot of hard work ahead of us, but we are going to deliver the America First agenda,” Johnson told reporters. “We’re going to celebrate tonight, and we’ll roll up our sleeves and get right back in the morning.”

Democrats Strongly Oppose Bill

Meanwhile, Democrats criticized the bill. They argued it benefits the wealthy while hurting low-income families who rely on Medicaid. To maximize opposition, they ensured full attendance. Representative Brittany Petterson even arrived with her newborn while on maternity leave.