Brian Fitzpatrick, a Pennsylvania Republican who is one of the most moderate in his party, was a surprising 'no' vote against advancing the bill. Unlike other Republicans who have voted 'no' and are now being courted in person by House Republican leaders, Fitzpatrick raced off the floor and away from the chamber after he voted no.

The House on Thursday passed the signature piece of legislation of President Trump's second term, approving his "big, beautiful bill" by a vote of 218 to 214.

As the US House of Representatives heads for final vote in passing Donald Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’, the US President on Thursday lashed out at Republican party senators for stalling the bill in a procedural vote.