A procedural vote to set up final passage for the legislation stalled as Speaker Mike Johnson worked to sway holdouts and meet Trump's July 4 deadline.

Republicans in the House of Representatives on Wednesday moved closer toward advancing U.S. President Donald Trump's massive tax-cut and spending bill, appearing to overcome concerns over its cost that had been raised by a handful of hardliners.

Several House Republicans arrived White House on Wednesday morning for meetings as the president presses his party to pass the sweeping legislation.