Jeff Stein expressed surprise over 38 Republicans defying Trump and Musk by voting against the spending bill, noting the significant implications for future policy fights.
A GOP strategist remarked, '38 shows weakness, and it feeds on itself. You either need to bring these people to heel or make an example of them.'
Stein concluded that the outcome reveals major implications for upcoming policy battles due to the slender margins in the House of Representatives.
Despite pressures from prominent figures like Trump and Musk, Senate Republicans demonstrated independence, marking a pivotal moment in their approach to legislative negotiation.
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