Trump Bill Vote: GOP, Dems Clash – Live Updates
- The Senate is moving toward a procedural vote on President Trump's "big, beautiful bill," even as Democrats seek to slow its progress.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D.,acknowledged the voting schedule remains fluid.
- Several Republican senators, including Thom Tillis of North Carolina, Ron Johnson of Wisconsin, and Rand Paul of Kentucky, have signaled they may vote against advancing the senate budget...
the Senate braces for a critical vote on President Trump’s megabill, but Democrats are deploying tactics to delay its passage. Republicans are expressing concerns that could jeopardize the vote, highlighting the intense divisions surrounding the senate budget bill. Senate Majority Leader John Thune admits the voting schedule is fluid, facing potential setbacks before the July 4th deadline. Several GOP senators, including Tillis, Johnson, and Paul, threaten to vote against the bill.News Directory 3 provides live updates as the process unfolds. With trump focused on securing passage, the path forward is uncertain. Discover what’s next as the Senate navigates procedural hurdles and addresses concerns from both sides of the aisle.
Senate Eyes Vote on Trump Megabill Amid Delays, Republican Concerns
Updated june 28, 2025
The Senate is moving toward a procedural vote on President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill,” even as Democrats seek to slow its progress. Senate Minority leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y.,intends to force a full reading of the bill,a move expected to take about 12 hours and delay the process.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D.,acknowledged the voting schedule remains fluid. He described the initial vote as “aspirational,” citing internal disagreements and rulings from the parliamentarian that could impact its passage before the self-imposed July 4 deadline. The Trump megabill faces significant hurdles.
Several Republican senators, including Thom Tillis of North Carolina, Ron Johnson of Wisconsin, and Rand Paul of Kentucky, have signaled they may vote against advancing the senate budget bill or its final passage. Thune can only afford to lose three Republican votes. The Senate vote is expected to be close.
Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., previously critical of Medicaid cuts in the bill, announced he would now support the latest version. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, said she would vote to proceed but plans to propose amendments.
President Trump has remained in Washington, focusing on securing passage of the GOP megabill.
What’s next
The Senate will continue to navigate procedural hurdles and address concerns from both sides of the aisle as it attempts to reach a vote on the bill.