House Republicans Block Key Vote on Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill'

House Budget Committee Republicans sink key vote on Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' in stunning setback. Fiscal hawks on the House Budget Committee on Friday sunk a key vote on advancing the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” that encompasses President Trump’s legislative agenda, marking a stunning setback for the legislation. The 16-21 vote throws up a hurdle for leaders hoping to send the bill to the Senate by Memorial Day. Negotiations are still underway to appease both fiscal hawks and moderates seeking larger blue-state tax breaks. Representative Jody Arrington (R-TX) stated, “The nos have it.” The committee then recessed, leaving the bill's future uncertain. The unexpected defeat highlights the challenges facing the bill's proponents in securing enough support to move it forward. Observers will be watching closely to see how the situation develops.