Johnson to call Trump about final language before ‘big, beautiful bill’ heads to floor vote

Published May 21, 2025 9:14am ET



House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) revealed he is calling President Donald Trump to solidify the final language in the “big, beautiful” tax bill the lower chamber could vote on as soon as Wednesday. 

A House Rules Committee hearing on the legislation has been ongoing since 1 a.m. Wednesday and lasted through the night. The Rules Committee must advance the legislation through a vote following the hearing, and the final text, known as the “manager’s amendment,” must be released for it to move to the House floor for a full vote, possibly by Wednesday afternoon. 

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