Why Two Republicans Voted Against Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful’ Bill

1 sourceUpdated Jul 1, 2026

Two Republican fiscal hawks voted against the “one big, beautiful bill” despite overwhelming pressure from House GOP leadership and President Donald Trump to support the legislation. Republican Reps. Thomas Massie of…

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