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Which Republicans Voted Against Trump's Megabill?
UNITED STATES, JUL 3 – Two Republicans opposed the Senate's bill due to deficit concerns, with the House passing the measure 218-214 after intense negotiations, officials said.
- On Thursday, two House Republicans opposed the Senate’s version of Trump’s tax and Medicaid bill, which passed before July 4, despite the bill’s overall narrow 218-214 vote.
- Amid concerns about debt and Medicaid cuts, Massie cited excessive spending, and Fitzpatrick opposed Senate amendments altering protections.
- Following the vote, the bill advances to President Donald Trump’s desk for signing, expected tomorrow at 5 p.m. ET, shaping his policy legacy.
- Beyond this vote, GOP hardliners like Fitzpatrick, representing swing districts, anticipate future policy tweaks, impacting 2026 races and party unity, despite Trump’s promises.
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Wittman, Kiggans among Republicans who backed Trump's big bill
Reps. Rob Wittman, R-1st and Jennifer Kiggans, R-2nd, who represent districts Democrats are targeting in 2026, said the measure protects Medicaid for the most vulnerable while providing tax relief.
Brian Fitzpatrick and Thomas Massie were the only two dissidents who, despite the intense negotiation of the last hour, decided to vote against the "Big Beautiful Bill" of Trump (which just passed).
Here Are the 2 Republicans Who Voted Against Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill - News Addicts
President Donald Trump’s $3.3 trillion “One Big Beautiful Bill” has officially cleared Congress, surviving a tense standoff in the House that saw only two Republicans defect. Reps. Thomas Massie of Kentucky and Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania were the lone GOP lawmakers to vote against Trump’s signature legislation, even as House Speaker Mike Johnson could only […] The post Here Are the 2 Republicans Who Voted Against Trump’s Big Beautiful Bil…
Kentucky Republicans in Congress hail passage of bill the state's hospitals call 'devastating' • Kentucky Lantern
Kentucky Republicans U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell and U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers speak during President Donald Trump's inaugural festivities at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 20, 2025. Both voted in favor of Trump's tax and spending bill. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)Despite Kentucky hospitals’ warnings of “devastating” consequences, four of the six Kentuckians in the U.S. House voted “yes” Thursday to President Donald Trump’s tax and spending plan. Re…
The 2 House Republicans Who Voted Against Trump’s Megabill
WASHINGTON—After nearly 24 hours in continuous session, the House of Representatives on July 3 finally passed a mammoth bill to implement President Donald Trump’s agenda. A group of GOP holdouts had prevented the bill, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, from advancing overnight, but most were persuaded to support it after negotiations with leadership and Trump administration officials. Ultimately, two members of the House Republican Confer…
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