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House Freedom Caucus Stalls SCORE Act Vote Amid Concerns

12/3/2025

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On December 2, 2025, members of the House Freedom Caucus delayed a vote on the SCORE Act.
Rep. Byron Donalds, Rep. Scott Perry, and Rep. Chip Roy opposed the procedural rule.
The vote stalled at 207-209.
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise said the slim GOP majority complicates passage but anticipated bipartisan support.
Critics, including Roy and Donalds, voiced concerns about federal involvement and the rushed process.

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Story summary

On December 2, 2025, members of the House Freedom Caucus delayed a vote on the SCORE Act.
Rep. Byron Donalds, Rep. Scott Perry, and Rep. Chip Roy opposed the procedural rule.
The vote stalled at 207-209.
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise said the slim GOP majority complicates passage but anticipated bipartisan support.
Critics, including Roy and Donalds, voiced concerns about federal involvement and the rushed process.