Not So Fast: Massie Announces He Has Enough Votes To Block 'One Big Beautiful Bill' In The House
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Update (2300ET): A dramatic scene is unfolding on the House floor, as four Republicans have voted 'nay' on the Senate-revised version of the 'Big Beautiful Bill' - when House Speaker Mike Johnson could only afford three.
According to Fox News' Chad Pergram; 'A 216-216 tie loses by rule. Dems got all of their members there and stuck together GOP needs to flip 1 mbr so long as other Republicans don’t vote no.'
Update (1450ET): Are we having fun yet? Major divisions within the House threaten to derail the Big Beautiful Bill, with Speaker Mike Johnson struggling to overcome resistance by fiscal conservatives.
Earlier in the day the House appeared ready to hold a test vote, however several conservative Republicans raised objections - suggesting that Johnson might not have the votes to move forward, given that he can only afford a handful of defections on the measure.
As of midday, at least two Republicans were a hard 'no' on the bill in its current form.
Meanwhile Rep. Thomas Massie says he has the votes to block it...
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