Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

H.R. 1 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018), the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, became law — introduced on Nov 2, 2017, sponsored by Kevin Brady with 24 co-sponsors. Congress held 33 roll call votes on it.

During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Nov 2, 2017
Co-sponsors: 24
Policy area: Taxation
Public law: Public Law 115-97

What it does

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) to reduce tax rates and modify policies, credits, and deductions for individuals and businesses. TITLE I--TAX REFORM FOR INDIVIDUALS Subtitle A--Simplification and Reform of Rates, Standard Deduction, and Exemptions (Sec.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Official title

An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018.

Sponsor

Kevin Brady (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 24 Republicans.

Where it stands

IntroducedNov 2, 2017
Passed the HouseDec 20, 2017
Passed the SenateDec 2, 2017
Sent to the PresidentDec 21, 2017
Became lawDec 22, 2017

Latest action: Signed by President. (Dec 22, 2017)

How Congress voted

On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment
House · Dec 20, 2017 · Passed224–201
On the Motion
Senate · Dec 20, 2017 · Motion Agreed to51–48
On the Motion
Senate · Dec 20, 2017 · Motion Rejected51–48
On the Motion to Proceed
Senate · Dec 19, 2017 · Motion to Proceed Agreed to51–48
On Agreeing to the Conference Report
House · Dec 19, 2017 · Passed227–203
On Motion to Recommit Conference Report with Instructions
House · Dec 19, 2017 · Failed191–236
On the Motion
Senate · Dec 6, 2017 · Motion Rejected47–51
On the Motion
Senate · Dec 6, 2017 · Motion Rejected44–54

Every roll call vote on this bill

Tax Cuts and Jobs ActHouse · Nov 16, 2017
To provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for…Senate · Nov 29, 2017
To provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for…Senate · Nov 29, 2017
To provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for…Senate · Nov 30, 2017
To provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for…Senate · Nov 30, 2017
To provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for…Senate · Nov 30, 2017
To provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for…Senate · Nov 30, 2017
To provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for…Senate · Dec 1, 2017
To provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for…Senate · Dec 1, 2017
To provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for…Senate · Dec 1, 2017
To provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for…Senate · Dec 1, 2017
To create a point of order against legislation that cuts Social Security, Medicare, or Medicaid benefits.Senate · Dec 1, 2017
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the Child Tax Credit, and for other purposes.Senate · Dec 1, 2017
To increase the refundability of the child tax credit, and for other purposes.Senate · Dec 1, 2017
To provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for…Senate · Dec 1, 2017
To allow limited 529 account funds to be used for elementary and secondary education, including homeschool.Senate · Dec 1, 2017
To provide middle class tax relief.Senate · Dec 2, 2017
To provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for…Senate · Dec 2, 2017
To strike title II.Senate · Dec 2, 2017
Of a perfecting nature.Senate · Dec 2, 2017
To provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for…Senate · Dec 2, 2017
Tax Cuts and Jobs ActHouse · Dec 4, 2017
Tax Cuts and Jobs ActHouse · Dec 4, 2017
To provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for…Senate · Dec 6, 2017
To provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for…Senate · Dec 6, 2017
To provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for…Senate · Dec 6, 2017
To provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for…Senate · Dec 6, 2017
Tax Cuts and Jobs ActHouse · Dec 19, 2017
Tax Cuts and Jobs ActHouse · Dec 19, 2017
To provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for…Senate · Dec 19, 2017
Tax Cuts and Jobs ActHouse · Dec 20, 2017
To provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for…Senate · Dec 20, 2017
To provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for…Senate · Dec 20, 2017

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