House Republicans pass $1.5 trillion tax reform bill

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House Republicans passed their $1.5 trillion tax overhaul bill 227-205 on Thursday as the GOP presses to land the legislation on President Trump's desk before the end of the year, The New York Times reports. Thirteen Republicans and 192 Democrats voted against the bill.

"I just have too many constituents who are going to see their taxes go up," explained New York Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin.

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