Overview

• Senate Republicans secured a 51-49 vote to proceed to debate on the 940-page “One Big Beautiful Bill,” with Senators Thom Tillis and Rand Paul as the only GOP dissenters.
• Democratic leader Chuck Schumer forced a full reading of the bill text, delaying amendment consideration by an estimated 10 hours.
• Vice President JD Vance joined late-night negotiations and stood by to break a tie but ultimately was not required to vote.
• Lawmakers will spend the weekend in a vote-a-rama under budget reconciliation rules to propose and vote on dozens of amendments.
• After final Senate passage, the measure will return to the House for a last vote before reaching President Trump’s desk by his July 4 signing target.