On July 3, Fitzpatrick was the only Republican opposed to the rule that set up a straight up-or-down vote on the Senate's version of the bill. The near unanimity came after Trump hosted skeptical lawmakers at the White House to answer their questions, worked the phones overnight and cheered the vote through social media.

The House voted to approve President Donald Trump’s massive package of tax and federal spending cuts, clearing the bill to be sent to the president’s desk for his signature. It follows a fierce arm-twisting campaign by GOP leaders to unite a deeply divided party behind his sweeping domestic agenda.