‘Ultimate Betrayal’ As The GOP In Hot Water Now – Here’s Who Voted No To Trumps BBB

Daphne Moon 1 1 min read

In a dramatic late-night session, House Republicans pushed through President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax and spending bill, securing a major legislative victory despite razor-thin margins and an unfortunate—if somewhat comical—misstep by one of their own. The bill, dubbed by Trump as “one big, beautiful bill,” passed 215-214 early Thursday morning, with House Freedom Caucus Chair Andy Harris voting “present” and two conservative dissenters, Reps. Warren Davidson (R-OH) and Thomas Massie (R-KY), opposing it over deficit concerns. But the real headline? New York Republican Rep. Andrew Garbarino, a moderate, missed the vote entirely after dozing off in the back of the chamber.

While the liberal media will undoubtedly seize on this moment to paint Republicans as disorganized or unserious, the truth is far more telling: The GOP, despite a slim majority and internal disagreements, delivered a monumental win for the American people. Speaker Mike Johnson, who has been a steadfast ally of Trump’s agenda, didn’t mince words when addressing Garbarino’s absence.

“Andrew Garbarino did not make it in time,” Johnson said bluntly. “He fell asleep in the back. No kidding.”

The Speaker then quipped, “I’m going to just strangle him,” drawing laughter but underscoring the high stakes of the moment. Garbarino’s spokesperson later clarified that the congressman “fully intended to support” the bill but “inadvertently missed the vote” after stepping out following an exhausting all-night session.

“This is one of many reasons why governing should happen in the light of day—not in the dead of night,” the spokesperson told Politico—a subtle jab at the chaotic legislative process forced upon Republicans by Democratic obstruction and the tight timeline.

Meanwhile, Arizona Rep. David Schweikert, a key figure on the tax-writing committee, was also recorded as not voting—though Johnson insisted Schweikert meant to support the bill and simply missed the cutoff by seconds. *“It looks like a razor-thin margin, 215 to 214 and one present,”* Johnson noted. “It was really 217. Will you all [reporters] put a footnote somewhere in history on that thing?”

The late-night scramble was the result of House GOP leadership racing to pass Trump’s agenda before the Memorial Day deadline—a testament to their relentless work ethic in the face of relentless opposition. While the left-wing media will inevitably mock Garbarino’s nap or frame the narrow vote as a sign of Republican disarray, the real story is one of conservative triumph. Against all odds—including sleep-deprived lawmakers and internal dissent—Trump’s vision prevailed, proving once again that his leadership delivers results where others fail.

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