Overview

• Senate Republicans secured a 51–49 vote, with two GOP senators opposing, to overcome the procedural hurdle and begin full debate.
• The legislation would extend 2017 tax cuts and increase funding for the military and border security.
• Deep cuts to Medicaid and the federal food-assistance program are proposed to finance the new tax breaks and spending.
• Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, are demanding a complete reading of the nearly 940-page bill to stall the process.
• GOP leaders aim to complete floor votes this weekend to send the bill for President Trump’s signature by July 4 despite intraparty concerns over debt implications.