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House gives final nod to tax overhaul

House lawmakers, who approved the tax Bill 227 to 203 on Tuesday, had to vote again after last-minute revisions

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Last Updated : Dec 21 2017 | 3:16 AM IST

The House, forced to vote a second time on the $1.5-trillion tax Bill, moved swiftly to pass the final version on Wednesday, clearing the way for President Trump to sign into law the most sweeping tax overhaul in decades.

House lawmakers, who approved the tax Bill 227 to 203 on Tuesday, had to vote again after last-minute revisions were made to the Bill in the Senate, which gave its approval early Wednesday morning.

The final House vote was essentially a formality, as the changes, which were made to comply with Senate budget rules, did not significantly alter the overall Bill.

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