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Senate GOP Faces Division Over Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’

As the Senate debates the sweeping tax and spending package, Republican leaders push for unity to advance Trump's agenda despite concerns over Medicaid and the national debt.

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Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., talks with reporters in the U.S. Capitol after the House passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on May 22. Photo: Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images
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Overview

  • The 'big, beautiful bill,' a comprehensive tax cut and spending package, narrowly passed the House with a 215-214 vote and is now under Senate consideration.
  • Former Speaker Newt Gingrich and House Speaker Mike Johnson are urging Senate Republicans to pass the bill with minimal changes to maintain momentum and avoid delays.
  • Some Senate Republicans, including Rand Paul and Ron Johnson, oppose the bill due to concerns over spending cuts and its projected $3.8 trillion addition to the national debt over the next decade.
  • Medicaid reforms within the bill, such as work requirements starting in 2029, have drawn criticism from senators like Susan Collins and Rick Scott, citing potential impacts on rural hospitals and low-income communities.
  • Senate Majority Leader John Thune can only afford to lose three Republican votes to pass the bill along party lines, potentially requiring a tiebreaking vote from Vice President JD Vance.