The recently passed budget reconciliation bill in the US House is met with widespread hostility, yet its passage was viewed as inevitable. The bill is predicted to add $3.3 trillion to the deficit over the next decade, sparking concern from some conservative Republicans. Others engaged in misleading accounting to lower costs and support the measure. Senator Thom Tillis voted against the bill after facing pressure from Trump, ultimately ending his political career. Susan Collins also voted against it, reflecting growing discontent with their constituents' opinions.
The budget reconciliation bill passed by the House is widely hated and seen as devastating for many Americans, yet it was inevitable and unstoppable.
Despite some conservatives expressing concern over costs, many Republicans used creative accounting to lower estimates and supported the bill.
Senator Thom Tillis faced a primary threat from Trump over his concerns about cuts to Medicaid, leading him to end his political career after voting against the bill.
Susan Collins voted against the bill, breaking her usual pattern, likely influenced by polls showing low approval ratings among her constituents.
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