Republican leaders hailed the passage of President Donald Trump’s sweeping domestic policy bill as a major win, praising provisions that deliver tax cuts and bolster border security.
“They doubted us,” said House GOP Conference Chair Lisa McClain (R-MI), touting the package’s benefits: no taxes on tips or overtime, relief for seniors, and increased ICE funding.
The White House is celebrating the bill’s passage as a signature domestic achievement.
VICTORY: The One Big Beautiful Bill Passes U.S. Congress, Heads to President Trump’s Desk 🇺🇸🎉 pic.twitter.com/d1nbOlL21G
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) July 3, 2025
Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN) called the bill a “codification” of Trump’s Make America Great Again agenda. However, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimates the bill cuts $1 trillion from Medicaid, potentially resulting in 11.8 million people losing coverage over the next decade.
My statement on the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1: https://t.co/iqLYiuXRJB
— Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick 🇺🇸 (@RepBrianFitz) July 3, 2025
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), one of only two Republicans to vote against the bill, cited changes to Medicaid provisions in the Senate version as his reason. “The Senate amendments fell short of our standard,” he said in a statement.
Even Rep. Thomas Massie, who voted no, issued a statement on social media.
Although there were some conservative wins in the budget reconciliation bill (OBBBA), I voted No on final passage because it will significantly increase U.S. budget deficits in the near term, negatively impacting all Americans through sustained inflation and high interest rates. pic.twitter.com/rjcRc8t0ay
— Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie) July 3, 2025
