Hill August 12, 2022
House Democrats passed their sweeping tax, climate and health care bill on Friday, sending the $740 billion legislation to President Biden’s desk and securing a significant victory for Democrats less than three months before the midterm elections.
The bill, titled the Inflation Reduction Act, passed the House in a 220-207, party-line vote. Four Republicans did not vote, while every Democrat voted in support.
House Democrats erupted in cheers and applause when the bill officially passed
House passage came four days after the Senate approved the bill in a party-line vote, with Vice President Harris casting the tie-breaking vote.
President Biden wrote on Friday afternoon that he will sign the bill next week.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) touted the bill...
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