In a dramatic push that extends into the early hours, the Republican-dominated House has brought President Donald Trump’s much-touted “big, beautiful bill” to the verge of becoming law. After overcoming a crucial procedural hurdle, the bill is now just one floor vote away from landing on Trump’s desk, with proceedings scheduled for early Thursday morning.

The House Republicans, mirroring their Senate colleagues' recent all-night session, managed to align on a decisive test vote at approximately 3:30 a.m. Thursday. This vote concluded a grueling six-hour voting window, which although lengthy, was not unprecedented given a previous nine-hour hold for similar legislative maneuvering.

The internal strife among House Republicans was ignited by amendments added by the Senate to the original bill, which initially passed the House in May. These modifications included additional tax cuts and stringent alterations to safety-net programs, presenting a complex challenge for House whips who began their efforts early Wednesday and worked tirelessly through the night.

The narrow 219-213 vote on the procedural rule, which sets the stage for the final debate on the floor, signals a potential victory for Speaker Mike Johnson. Johnson has committed to delivering the bill, a cornerstone of the Republican legislative agenda, to President Trump by July 4th.

“It's been a good day — we're in a good place right now,” an optimistic Johnson remarked last Wednesday after the arduous nine-hour vote. He praised the legislative process, suggesting it was functioning as the framers of the Constitution had intended.

The progress was further catalyzed by a timely intervention from President Trump himself, who urged the House to vote via a post on Truth Social, just as members of the House Freedom Caucus expressed reluctance to proceed. Trump’s post emphasized unity and the historic nature of the tax cuts proposed, rallying his party with a call to action: “Let’s go Republicans, and everyone else - MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”

Despite Trump’s push, hours of intense negotiations were still required to sway the fiscal hawks concerned about the bill's potential to increase the budget deficit. Trump later expressed frustration, emphasizing that the vote should be straightforward for Republicans.

In the final tally, only one Republican, Representative Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, broke ranks to side with Democrats against the procedural rule, showcasing the tight grip party leaders held over the vote.

As Capitol Hill awaits the final decision, the nation watches closely, anticipating the potential enactment of a bill that could reshape the American economic landscape.

*Cassandra Dumay and David Lim contributed to this report.*