Keith Self opposes procedural vote on Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” calls for more talks as GOP divisions deepen. Photo/X.
Keith Self, the Republican Representative of Texas has strongly opposed to a procedural vote on President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” during a late session Wednesday night.
Self said he would vote “no,” adding that further negotiations are necessary before moving the bill forward.
The passage of Trump’s spendig bill which is central to his legislative agenda, has sparked deep division within the Republican Party.
While the package includes key proposals such as tax cuts, enhanced border security measures, and significant shifts in government spending, the bill has also ignited concerns among fiscal conservatives who have long campaigned for reduced federal spending.
The final vote in the House will determine whether the the bill becomes law.
Self described the procedural vote as a “power move” and “a pressure move.” He added that lawmakers are “still in the middle” of crucial negotiations.
Self took to X on Wednesday night during the vote, writing “I came to Washington to help rein in our national debt. In negotiations with House leadership, commitments were made to ensure the One Big Beautiful Bill would include certain key provisions, such as.
Keith Self accused the Senate of undermining the original House framework. He said senate broke the House framework and stomped all over it.
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