The House has passed the final version of the GOP’s tax bill in a huge Republican victory.
From The Hill: The House on Tuesday approved the final version of the GOP’s bill to overhaul the U.S. tax code, bringing Republicans closer to getting their first big legislative win with full control of government.
The tax measure easily passed by a vote of 227-203. Just 12 Republicans joined with all Democrats in opposing the bill.
The Senate is expected to pass the bill later on Tuesday, sending it to President Trump’s desk and allowing the GOP to achieve its goal of rewriting the tax code in Trump’s first year in office.
Multiple protesters interrupted House floor debate on the tax bill Tuesday, including people who shouted “kill the bill, don’t kill us!” as well as a woman in a wheelchair who said she relies on Medicaid and warned that the bill would “starve” the public.
With a triumphant gavel bang, @SpeakerRyan presides over passage of House GOP tax bill. pic.twitter.com/Kg1uTDLc6h
— Evan McMurry (@evanmcmurry) December 19, 2017
The measure passed 227-203 with 12 Republicans joining Democrats in opposing the bill.
#Breaking: House sends tax overhaul to Senate for final passage https://t.co/3SajdBcZF4 pic.twitter.com/nXBYdOkC4m
— POLITICO (@politico) December 19, 2017
R's celebrating passing tax reform conference report… it's 1/2 of its way today — to making it to President @realDonaldTrump 's desk https://t.co/15dCclUgUn
— Bret Baier (@BretBaier) December 19, 2017
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