Senate Republicans Advance Trump tax Bill Amidst Criticism

⁣ ⁤ Updated June 29, 2025
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Senate Republicans narrowly cleared a procedural hurdle Saturday to advance President⁤ Donald Trump’s tax overhaul, spending cuts, and increased deportation funding. ⁢The 51-49 vote, with vice President JD Vance present to⁣ break a potential tie, followed tense⁤ negotiations and private ⁤meetings. Two republicans, sens. Thom Tillis ‍of North Carolina and Rand Paul of Kentucky, sided with Democrats in opposition.

The GOP is using its congressional majority to⁣ push through the “New Big Beautiful Bill Act,” but faces internal divisions. Disagreements center on proposed cuts to Medicaid, food stamps, and other programs intended to offset the cost of extending roughly $3.8 trillion in tax breaks. the debate highlights the complex role of fiscal‍ policy in shaping national priorities.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., urged colleagues⁣ to “get this legislation across the finish line.” The White house issued a statement supporting the bill’s passage. However, trump criticized Republican holdouts, even threatening to campaign against Tillis‍ over concerns about Medicaid cuts. Elon Musk also weighed in, calling the package⁢ “utterly insane and destructive.”

The Congressional Budget Office projects the bill would increase the number of uninsured Americans by 11.8 million by 2034. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer,D-N.Y., accused Republicans of rushing the bill through before the public understands its implications and forced a reading of the bill’s text.

trump⁢ celebrated the Senate vote on⁣ social media, thanking key ⁤GOP⁢ senators. The legislation seeks ⁣to make permanent Trump-era tax cuts, add new breaks, and allocate $350 billion to national security,⁤ including deportation efforts. The job role of legislators is now to carefully consider the implications of this bill.

Sen.Ron ⁣Wyden,‍ D-Ore., called the proposed cuts to ⁢Medicaid, food stamps, and green ⁢energy investments a “death sentence” for the⁣ wind and solar industries. Some republicans also expressed‍ concern that the cuts go too far, while conservatives are pushing for even deeper reductions to address the national debt. House Speaker Mike Johnson has told House ‍members to be ready to⁤ return to Washington for further votes.The ⁤ role ‍ of each senator is crucial in determining the bill’s fate.

What’s next

the Senate is expected to continue debating ⁤and amending the bill. If passed, it will return to the House for a final vote before potentially⁤ reaching the White House.