Legislation & Voting - The chamber voted 219 to 213 to adopt a rule governing debate on the legislation [1] - A group of hardline conservatives and moderate Republicans had combined forces to stall the bill [1] - Speaker Johnson held the vote open for 5 hours to garner support [1] - Republicans received a phone call from President Trump, influencing their vote [3] Bill Implications & Priorities - The bill prioritizes permanent tax breaks for the wealthy [5][7] - Limited help on tips and overtime is only for three years [6] - Deficits are not a priority for the Republican party when in power [6] - Tax breaks for the "little guy" are minimal and only last three years [7] Political Impact & Concerns - Veteran politicians are seemingly ignoring polls and listening to the White House [4] - Conservatives are voting for a bill that contradicts their principles due to fear of Donald Trump and the MAGA movement [9] - Primaries are a major concern for these politicians [9] - Massive cuts to Medicaid will disproportionately impact red/rural America after the next presidential election [10] - The bill is largely supported by the 25-30% of the country that strongly approves of Donald Trump [10] Budgetary Shifts - Republicans are seemingly willing to make ICE's budget larger than the FBI's budget [11][12]