India, July 3 -- House Republicans noted that they have secured enough votes to pass President Donald Trump's Big Beautiful Bill days after VP JD Vance broke the tie in the Senate. Earlier in the day, GOP leaders delayed the vote to work on locking down enough support to clear the hurdle amid several absences.

Lawmakers were sent to their offices on Wednesday afternoon just before the debate began. Reps Andy Harris, Chip Roy, Ralph Norman, Scott Perry, Eli Crane, Lloyd Smucker, and Andy Biggs were among the several representatives meeting in a room at various points.

Rep Thomas Massie of Kentucky, backed by Elon Musk, meanwhile, reportedly claimed 10 Republicans may vote 'no' to block the tax and spending legislation.

The initial House...