Alex Wong/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — House Speaker Paul Ryan addressed the criticism on Wednesday that the Republicans’ tax bill would benefit the wealthy over the middle class.
“I think minds are going to change, and I think people are going to change their view on this,” Ryan, R-Wis., said on Good Morning America Wednesday as Republicans are on the verge of passing a massive rewrite of the tax code.
“We’re convinced that this is one of the key ingredients to fiscal discipline,” he added.
The Senate passed the $1.5 trillion bill early Wednesday morning, 51-48, with the vote down party lines.
The bill now heads back to the House to be re-voted on after the Senate parliamentarian found that three provisions of the measure violated a Senate budget rule.
The bill is expected to pass and land on President Donald Trump’s desk for him to sign.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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