The House voted overnight Thursday, after hours of delay, to advance President Trump's "big, beautiful bill" before a final vote, which is expected soon.

Brian Fitzpatrick, a Pennsylvania Republican who is one of the most moderate in his party, was a surprising 'no' vote against advancing the bill. Unlike other Republicans who have voted 'no' and are now being courted in person by House Republican leaders, Fitzpatrick raced off the floor and away from the chamber after he voted no.

House Speaker Mike Johnson insisted the House would meet the holiday deadline after the Senate approved Trump’s signature domestic policy package on the narrowest vote.

President Donald Trump has promised that the “big, beautiful bill” passed by the Senate and being considered by the House of Representatives will be one of the most successful pieces of legislation in American history.

On Tuesday afternoon, the Senate passed President Trump’s domestic spending bill, branded the “Big Beautiful Bill.” The legislation has been the subject of in-fighting among Republicans and contempt among Democrats,

Debate on President Trump's "big, beautiful bill" continues Wednesday in the House of Representatives, where one Pittsburgh-area congressman is raising alarms. Democratic U.S. Rep. Chris Deluzio says the bill would kick thousands of people in his district off Medicaid,