The House of Representatives erupted into cheers as President Trump’s legendary “big, beautiful bill” was passed after a marathon session that ran overnight, with conservatives rejoicing online at the announcement that major tax breaks for seniors are on the way, along with a slew of other benefits for Americans.
For context, on Thursday morning, May 22, 2025, House Republicans passed President Trump’s so-called “One Big, Beautiful Bill,” which reportedly extends tax cuts for seniors that the president implemented in his first term, adding a deduction of thousands of dollars for citizens aged 65 and older on top of Social Security benefits. According to press accounts, two Republican representatives, Thomas Massie (KY) and Warren Davidson (OH), opposed the legislation, and Rep. Andy Harris (MD) voted “present.”
In footage of the passing of the bill, which was shared on X by conservative commentator Nick Sortor, House Republicans could be heard cheering after Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) said, “The bill is passed.” Shortly after, the Republicans began cheering, “USA! USA!” In addition, Speaker Johnson clarified that on the vote, “The yeas are 215, the nays are 214, with one answering ‘present.'”
In response to the footage, conservatives expressed their excitement in the comments, with the X user Sarah Smith writing, “Finally! This is the road to making America great again!” Another user chimed in, referring to the bill’s impact on taxes for workers, saying, “No tax on tips and overtime? That’s a real win for the working class. Finally. The rest? Depends on who you ask. But at least people are paying attention now.”
Moreover, during a press conference following the passing of the bill, House Speaker Johnson told reporters, “This is a big day,” adding, “We said on the House floor: It’s finally morning in America again,” referencing the slogan of former President Ronald Reagan. Continuing, Speaker Johnson called the bill “truly nation-shaping legislation,” adding that it would “reduce spending and permanently lower taxes for families and job-creators, secure the border, unleash American energy dominance, restore peace through strength, and make government work more efficiently and effectively for all Americans.”
In addition, President Trump responded to the passing of the bill with a May 22, 2025, Truth Social post, writing, “THE ONE, BIG, BEAUTIFUL BILL” has PASSED the House of Representatives! This is arguably the most significant piece of Legislation that will ever be signed in the History of our Country!” The president continued, “The Bill includes MASSIVE Tax CUTS, No Tax on Tips, No Tax on Overtime, Tax Deductions when you purchase an American Made Vehicle, along with strong Border Security measures, Pay Raises for our ICE and Border Patrol Agents, Funding for the Golden Dome, ‘TRUMP Savings Accounts’ for newborn babies, and much more!”
Continuing, President Trump congratulated Speaker Mike Johnson and the House Republican leadership, adding, “Thank you to every Republican who voted YES on this Historic Bill! Now, it’s time for our friends in the United States Senate to get to work, and send this Bill to my desk AS SOON AS POSSIBLE! There is no time to waste.”
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Concluding his post, the president said that the Democrats had “lost control of themselves,” adding that they are “aimlessly wandering around, showing no confidence, grit, or determination.” He concluded by calling the Democrats out for pushing for open borders and transgender causes, saying, “They don’t realize that these things, and so many more like them, will NEVER AGAIN happen!”
Watch the video of the House erupting into cheers:
Featured image credit: screengrab from the embedded video