Republicans in the House of Representatives on Wednesday moved closer toward advancing U.S. President Donald Trump's massive tax-cut and spending bill, appearing to overcome concerns over its cost that had been raised by a handful of hardliners.

Republicans coudn’t get through a procedural vote setting up an eventual final roll call on the bill itself, leaving the so-called “rule” vote open for hours as lawmakers with gripes about the big bill met in a room off the House floor.