Congressional Republicans are facing a crucial battle to finalize a massive tax bill that encapsulates their legislative priorities, following the House's passage of the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act." President Trump is mobilizing an extensive advocacy effort to sway Republican senators, addressing concerns about the bill’s cost and its potential impact on Medicaid. The party’s narrow majorities in Congress necessitate a careful strategy to navigate dissent, using reconciliation to circumvent the usual 60-vote requirement in the Senate. The initiative's success hinges on the commitment of senators wary of funding implications and benefit cuts.
There are a few major sticking points in play... A handful of Republican senators have said the bill is too expensive.
Trump maintains only waste, fraud and abuse would be cut from Medicaid; it's a political balancing act.
Republicans hold a narrow majority... trying to use a special process known as reconciliation to pass the bill.
Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., expressed concerns about the impact of the House-passed bill on Medicaid.
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