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"I've been given 15 minutes each on a bill of such significant magnitude as it relates to the health, the safety and the well being of the American people and because that debate was so limited, I feel the obligation, Mr. Speaker, to stand on this House floor and take my sweet time to tell the stories and that's exactly what I intend to do," House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said as he continues to make a "magic-minute" speech -- a procedure that grants members of House leadership unlimited time to speak after debate on a bill has concluded.

"This reckless Republican budget is an immoral document," he said, sparking applause from Democrats seated behind him.

Much of Jeffries' focus remains on the bill's impact on health care, as it's projected to result in millions of people losing Medicaid coverage.

"People will die. Tens of thousands, perhaps year after year after year, as a result of the Republican assault on the healthcare of the American people. I'm sad. I never thought I would be on the House floor saying, 'this is a crime scene,'" he said.

Speaker Johnson praised President Trump, saying he was "very helpful" in securing the votes the Republicans need to clear his signature megabill.

"The president's very engaged. He was very helpful in the process. He helped answer questions and articulate his vision and what this bill will mean for the country and his agenda and how urgent it is for us to get it done. So, I think it was very helpful. I'm really appreciative of his leadership," Johnson said in the Capitol this morning.

Johnson signaled that moderate Pennsylvania Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick might vote against the bill during the final passage vote.

"He may have to see what he does. I'm not sure," Johnson said.

Johnson said Fitzpatrick, who voted against moving forward on the bill overnight, has "convictions about certain provisions of the bill he's entitled to that."

-ABC's John Parkinson and Lauren Peller

More than two hours into his final attack on Trump's tax and spending agenda measure, Jeffries accused congressional Republicans of "recklessly" rubber-stamping legislation that will "rip health care away" from millions of Americans.

A source said "brace yourself" when asked how long Jeffries would go.

He complained bitterly that Republicans had started the final debate in the dark of night -- but was now making his case as Americans were waking up.

Speaker Mike Johnson was set to speak after Jeffries, indicating a final vote could slip closer to mid-morning.

In a passionate floor speech as the House drew near to a final vote, Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries blasted what he called Trump's "big ugly bill," citing personal stories of vulnerable people he said would be hit hard by Medicaid cuts.

Speaking for more than an hour, he called the measure an "unprecedented assault on the American people."