How GOP Megabill Nearly Sunk and What Convinced Holdouts

By Jacob Burg
Jacob Burg
Jacob Burg
Jacob Burg reports on national politics, aerospace, and aviation for The Epoch Times. He previously covered sports, regional politics, and breaking news for the Sarasota Herald Tribune.
and Nathan Worcester
Nathan Worcester
Nathan Worcester
Senior Reporter
Nathan Worcester is an award-winning journalist for The Epoch Times based in Washington, D.C. He frequently covers Capitol Hill, elections, and the ideas that shape our times. He has also written about energy and the environment. Nathan can be reached at nathan.worcester@epochtimes.us
July 4, 2025Updated: July 4, 2025

Epoch Times congressional reporter Nathan Worcester spent 31 hours covering the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. 

There were a few records broken in the process, including one for the longest House speech by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Join Nathan and Jacob Burg as they dissect the effort it took to send the bill to President Donald Trump’s desk for his signature.

 

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