New Delhi, July 3 -- US House lawmakers are poised to take a final vote on President Donald Trump's tax and spending bill as early as Thursday morning (July 3).

Republican leaders and Trump himself worked through the night, personally calling skeptical lawmakers to break the internal deadlock.

House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed confidence after marathon talks: "There couldn't be a more engaged and involved president," Johnson said. "We had a long, productive day discussing the issues."

In a 219-213 vote around 3:30 a.m. ET, the House cleared the final procedural step needed to begin debate. The chamber, controlled 220-212 by Republicans, can afford no more than three defections.

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries seized the flo...