Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., used his “magic minutes” to indefinitely take control of the House floor early Thursday as a way of delaying Republicans from passing Donald Trump’s “one, big, beautiful bill” before the president’s self-imposed July 4 deadline.

The House voted 219-213 to advance Trump’s tax-cut and spending legislation, with a final vote for passage expected later Thursday morning.

“Just took to the House Floor to speak in support of a country where everyone can afford to live the good life,” Jeffries posted on X shortly before 5 a.m. ET.

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