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Trump Tax Bill Passed by One Vote in House of Representatives

Trump Tax Bill Passed by One Vote in House of Representatives

The legislation, which faces scrutiny in the Senate, is expected to increase federal debt significantly.
On Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives, controlled by the Republican Party, passed a comprehensive tax and spending bill by a narrow margin of one vote.

The legislation is poised to implement a significant portion of President Donald Trump's political agenda, while also projecting an addition of approximately $3.8 trillion to the national debt over the next decade.

The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office reported that the bill would fulfill many of Trump's populist electoral promises, including new tax exemptions for tips, car loans, an increase in military and border security spending, and tightening access to health and food programs for low-income individuals.

The national debt, currently at approximately $36.2 trillion, is anticipated to rise as a result of this legislation.

The final vote count stood at 215 in favor and 214 opposed, with all Democrats and two Republicans voting against it.

A third Republican member was present but did not cast a definitive vote either in favor or against the bill.

Following its passage in the House, the bill will be sent to the Senate, which is also under Republican control.

Amendments and discussions are expected to take place over the coming weeks before a final vote.

Spanning 1,100 pages, the bill would extend corporate and individual tax cuts instituted during Trump’s first term in 2017, while simultaneously repealing many of the green energy incentives established by former Democratic President Joe Biden.

Furthermore, the proposed legislation includes provisions to strengthen immigration enforcement by adding tens of thousands of border personnel and allows for the potential deportation of up to one million individuals per year.

This legislative action comes amid rising concerns over America's national debt, which has reached 124% of GDP. In light of this, Moody's recently downgraded the U.S. credit rating, reflecting apprehensions regarding fiscal sustainability.
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