House Panel Sends GOP Megabill to Floor After Marathon Session

A floor vote will take place in the early hours of Thursday. Republicans can only afford to lose a handful of votes.

The U.S. Capitol is seen as the House Rules Committee prepares to meet for an overnight markup of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in Washington on May 20, 2025. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images

The House Rules Committee on late May 21 advanced a sweeping bill to enact President Donald Trump’s agenda after a marathon 21-hour session, clearing the legislation for a floor vote in the coming hours.

The legislation, called the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” passed the committee in an 8–4 party-line vote.