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Senate Narrowly Advances Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ to Debate

Democrats plan a full reading of the 940-page text, extending debate into Monday ahead of an overnight amendment vote-a-rama.

FILE - Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., walks to the chamber as senators arrive for votes and policy meetings, at the Capitol in Washington, June 17, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
FILE - Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., speaks during a confirmation hearing at the Capitol in Washington, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)
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Sen. Thom Tillis attends a hearing in Washington on June 25, 2025.

Overview

  • The Senate voted 51-49 on Saturday to proceed with President Trump’s budget reconciliation measure, with Sens. Thom Tillis and Rand Paul joining all Democrats in opposition.
  • The ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ encompasses key campaign priorities including extending Trump’s 2017 tax cuts, eliminating taxes on tips and overtime, and boosting funding for border security, energy and defense.
  • Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer will force a line-by-line reading of the 940-page measure, a delay tactic projected to tie up floor time for up to 15 hours.
  • Vice President JD Vance and Majority Leader John Thune led closed-door negotiations that secured GOP support without requiring a tie-breaking vote.
  • Lawmakers will enter an overnight amendment vote-a-rama with a final Senate passage vote expected late Monday and the House unlikely to vote before Thursday ahead of Trump’s July 4 deadline.