The US president can celebrate the passage of his bill, though the debate over its merits will continue, writes Anthony Zurcher.

A fiery Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., took to the Senate floor on Sunday evening to explain his vote from Saturday against the motion to proceed on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, condemning the legislation and saying it breaks President Donald Trump’s promises to protect Medicaid.

Debate is set to begin in the House at 9 a.m. local time on July 2, after senators narrowly passed the sweeping tax bill on July 1 with a 51-50 vote.