The Republican-controlled Senate advanced President Trump's tax and spending measures amid internal GOP dissent, culminating in a crucial 51-49 procedural vote. With Vice President Vance present to break ties, divisions linger, particularly over proposed Medicaid and food stamp cuts. Trump criticized dissenting Republican senators, notably Sen. Thom Tillis, who voted against the bill due to concerns over healthcare in North Carolina. The legislation, if passed, is projected to leave over 11 million without health insurance by 2034. Elon Musk added pressure by labeling the bill "utterly insane and destructive." Senators face an intensive night of debate moving forward.
"Tonight we saw a GREAT VICTORY in the Senate," Trump said in a social media post afterward. "Senate cleared a key procedural step Saturday as midnight approached."
The Senate version of the bill would increase by 11.8 million the number of people without health insurance in 2034, according to the Congressional Budget Office.
Republicans are using their majorities in Congress to push aside Democratic opposition, but they have run into a series of political and policy setbacks.
Elon Musk criticized the bill as "utterly insane and destructive," reflecting the pressure that senators face from both the public and their peers.
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