U.S. House Republicans advance Trump tax-cut bill opening way for debate

Republican lawmakers struggle to pass U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping spending and tax bill

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday advanced President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax-cut and spending bill, a procedural step setting the stage for possible passage of the legislation in a vote expected later in the day.

The House voted 219-213 to move forward.

(Reporting by Richard Cowan; Editing by Scott Malone and Michael Perry)