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The House of Representatives voted to pass this bill on a mostly party-line vote. The measure now moves to the Senate for consideration.
This was a vote on the final passage of the legislation being considered in the House. By passing this bill, the chamber has formally approved its contents and sent it to the next stage of the legislative process. The bill passed with 216 votes in favor, narrowly clearing the required threshold. In congressional procedure, a "vote on passage" is the final hurdle for a bill in the House. It requires a simple majority of those present and voting to succeed. If it passes, the bill is sent to the Senate; if it fails, the legislation is effectively dead unless it is brought back for a new vote at a later date. The outcome followed strict party lines, with Republicans providing nearly all the "yes" votes and Democrats almost entirely opposed. The narrow margin of victory highlights the deep partisan divide over the measure. Because the House and Senate are separate bodies, this bill must now pass the Senate in the exact same form before it can be sent to the President to be signed into law.
The legislation will be sent to the Senate, where it must also be passed in identical form before it can be sent to the President.
Why it matters. This bill represents a major legislative priority that passed along sharp partisan lines, reflecting deep divisions between the two parties.
Who’s affected. The public: The legislation introduces new federal policies that will take effect if approved by the Senate and President.
Democrats. The Democratic caucus almost entirely opposed the bill, with only two members voting in favor.
Republicans. The Republican caucus was nearly unanimous in its support, with only one member voting against.
On Passage
May 1, 2025
The House of Representatives voted to pass this bill on a mostly party-line vote.
The measure now moves to the Senate for consideration.
This is the final step for a bill to leave the House. A simple majority of those voting is required for the bill to move forward to the Senate.
The legislation will be sent to the Senate, where it must also be passed in identical form before it can be sent to the President.
This bill represents a major legislative priority that passed along sharp partisan lines, reflecting deep divisions between the two parties.
The vote was highly polarized, with Republicans providing the majority of support and Democrats overwhelmingly opposing the measure.
The Democratic caucus almost entirely opposed the bill, with only two members voting in favor.
The Republican caucus was nearly unanimous in its support, with only one member voting against.
The single Independent member who cast a vote supported the bill.