House Nears Vote on 'Big, Beautiful Bill' as Johnson Pushes SALT Deal

The House of Representatives is gearing up for a critical vote on what’s been dubbed the "big, beautiful bill", with action possible as early as today. The urgency is palpable, as lawmakers aim to wrap this up before the Memorial Day recess, when members are itching to attend graduations and parades back home.

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is orchestrating a high-stakes push to secure enough votes, leveraging the holiday deadline to rally GOP support. The House Rules Committee kicked off at 1 a.m., grinding through the night to finalize a manager’s amendment—a delicate balancing act to win over skeptical Republicans without derailing other parts of the bill.

A key sticking point has been the SALT (state and local taxes) deduction cap, especially for high-tax states. Johnson’s team has reportedly struck a tentative deal to raise this cap, a move aimed at appeasing blue-state Republicans while keeping the broader GOP coalition intact.

As the clock ticks, the bill’s fate hangs on Johnson’s ability to thread the needle—delivering a package that satisfies enough members to pass before the holiday escape begins.