Big Beautiful Bill House vote: What happens after Republicans lose 4 votes? Where will the bill go now?
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Four Republicans, including Rep Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Rep. Andrew Clyde (R-GA), voted 'no' on a critical procedural vote, leaving Speaker Mike Johnson very little time to convince at least one of them to flip their vote.
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The House was voting on a procedural 'rule' to set debate terms for the bill, a prerequisite for final passage. Four defections could cause the rule vote to fail, with a potential 216-216 tie or shortfall (217 needed to pass with 432 members present). {{^userSubscribed}}
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A failed rule vote prevents the bill from reaching the floor for a final vote, effectively stalling it. {{/usCountry}}
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A failed rule vote prevents the bill from reaching the floor for a final vote, effectively stalling it. {{/usCountry}}
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The failure to pass the rule vote means the bill is dead for now, as House rules require a majority to advance legislation, and a tie results in defeat. The bill cannot proceed to President Trump's desk without House approval of the Senate-amended version, which was passed earlier this week. {{/usCountry}}
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The failure to pass the rule vote means the bill is dead for now, as House rules require a majority to advance legislation, and a tie results in defeat. The bill cannot proceed to President Trump's desk without House approval of the Senate-amended version, which was passed earlier this week. {{/usCountry}}
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Speaker Johnson could pull the bill, revise it to address concerns, and schedule another vote. However, Trump's July 4 deadline has passed, and he conceded it might slip. {{/usCountry}}
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If the House cannot pass the bill, Trump could pursue parts of his agenda via executive orders, such as border security measures or temporary tax relief, though these face legal challenges and cannot replicate the bill's scope.
If GOP defections persist, the bill could be shelved, forcing Republicans to prioritize smaller, targeted legislation. This would be a massive blow to Trump's agenda.
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