By David Morgan and Bo EricksonWASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tax and spending bill cleared a crucial hurdle on Thursday, as the House of Representatives voted roughly along party lines to begin a debate that would lead to a vote on passage later in the morning.

House Republicans passed their “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” early Thursday morning in defiance of several warnings that it would have big negative consequences for the United States.

The tanning tax was intended not only to raise revenue but also to discourage the use of indoor tanning beds.