When Republicans in the House of Representatives vote

House Republicans believe they are close to passing Trump’s big and beautiful bill.

After the White House meeting, along with the president and members of the Liberty Caucus, House Majority Leader Steve Scalis (R-La) suggested that the House could vote on the big and beautiful Bill overnight.

But it soon became obvious that it was a physical and parliamentary impossible.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-la.) later proposed a "Manager Amendment" to eventually change the bill. These changes are intended to coax to hold to vote.

Now, it is likely that the House of Representatives had debated in the early hours of Thursday, perhaps in the early morning vote.

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La. Speaking at a press conference at House Republic Leadership in Washington, DC, USA on May 20, 2025. (Nathan Posner/Anadolu via Getty Images)

But democratic expansion strategies may further delay the passage of the bill.

Democrats may protest the vote to "rest" the house. Calls for “adjourning” to enjoy special privileges in the House of Representatives and need immediate consideration.

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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (DN.Y.) could also use special debate time on the floor to “reduce” the measure. Top leaders from both sides have obtained the so-called "magic". That's where they allocate "minutes" to speak on the issue. But the house does allow them to speak out of respect for their position. The then-House Minority Leader and Future Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) set the record for the longest speech in November 2021, which was delayed considering former President Biden’s “Build Back Better Better” bill. McCarthy talked for eight hours and 32 minutes.

Sunday, May 18, 2025, the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, DC, USA. (Alex Wroblewski/Bloomberg by Getty Images)

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The House Liberty Caucus seems more satisfied with the changes to the upcoming bill. Especially after meeting with the president.

However, this is the main reason why the house wants to move this operation as soon as possible:

Republicans don't want the bill to falter. The longer the problem develops. So when you think you have a vote, put it on the floor and force this question. There may also be issues with attendance Thursday or later.

Rep. Mike Lawler (left) and Rep. Thomas Massie (right) said Donald Trump did not convince them to vote in his current form for his "big and beautiful bill." (Getty Image)

This subject has been foolishly killed for weeks. Johnson said a few weeks ago he hoped to pass by Memorial Day. So Johnson and President Trump want skeptical or reserved Republicans to endure or shut up. You can do this by putting the bill on the floor and needing a vote.

That is, Republican leadership may not have received a vote before actually making a phone call to vote. Therefore, convening a vote puts pressure on those holdings. Former House Majority Leader Tom Delay (R-Texas) once "increased" votes in the House. In other words, they will start voting - without all the ducks and then "grow" vote in actual rolling calls and cas or twisted weapons. The same thing may happen today.

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Also, if the vote is far from passable, Republican leaders can hold a vote and then pick out the Republicans who voted no or did not. Then, leadership can really raise the heat and accuse them of not supporting the president’s agenda. If the push pushes, they can let the president weigh and use his power to coax those who keep voting to vote.

This is the long-term prospect: If the House passes the bill, it will be handed over to the Senate. This will be a project that will be consumed for most of June. Senate Majority Leader John Thun (DD House and Senate must be on the same page. If the Senate makes different legislative products, then this must return to the House synchronized. Houses either eat the Senate stuff. Otherwise, the House and Senate must fuse their different versions together for a single unified bill. This may take most of July. Remember that the bill includes an increase in debt ceiling. The Treasury Department said Congress must raise the debt ceiling in early August.

Chad Pergram is currently a senior congressional correspondent for Fox News Channel (FNC). He joined the network in September 2007 and is located in Washington, D.C.