New Delhi, July 3 -- US President Donald Trump hailed a major procedural victory overnight as the US House of Representatives advanced his tax and spending bill following hours of tense negotiations and a marathon voting session for debate to happen.

The House narrowly approved the rule governing debate on the legislation by a vote of 219-213 early Thursday morning (July 3), overcoming resistance from both cost-conscious conservatives and moderates concerned about cuts to safety-net programs.

"What a great night it was. One of the most consequential Bills ever. The USA is the 'HOTTEST' Country in the World, by far!!!" Trump wrote on Truth Social after the vote.

The $3.4 trillion package-dubbed the "Big Beautiful Bill"-combines the larg...