House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., took a defiant tone in his victory lap early Thursday morning upon the narrow passage of President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill 215-214-1.
The bill now heads to the Senate for consideration.
Johnson's full statement:
"The media and the Democrats have consistently dismissed any possibility of House Republicans succeeding in our mission to enact President Trump's America First agenda.
"Once again, they have been proven wrong.
"Today, the House has passed generational, nation-shaping legislation that reduces spending, permanently lowers taxes for families and job creators, secures the border, unleashes American energy dominance, restores peace through strength, and makes government work more efficiently and effectively for all Americans.
"House Democrats voted against all of it — which clearly proves they want tax hikes on their constituents, open borders, and Medicaid for illegal immigrants.
"We look forward to the Senate's timely consideration of this once-in-a-generation legislation and stand ready to continue our work together to deliver The One Big Beautiful Bill to the president's desk."
Eric Mack ✉
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