The U.S. Senate narrowly passed Donald Trump's budget reconciliation megabill with a 51-50 vote, requiring Vice President J.D. Vance to break the tie. Opposition came from three Republicans, but the key vote was secured through special provisions benefiting Alaska, swaying Lisa Murkowski. Despite resistance regarding Medicaid cuts and calls for more stringent measures from deficit hawks, Senate Republicans remained united in support of the president. The focus now shifts to 'jamming the House,' indicating a lack of time for formal reconciliation of the megabill language between chambers.
The U.S. Senate passed Donald Trump's budget reconciliation megabill by the smallest margin: 51-50, with Vice President J.D. Vance breaking a tie.
Three Republicans- Susan Collins, Rand Paul and Thom Tillis- voted no. The key breakthrough occurred when GOP leadership secured Lisa Murkowski's support through special provisions.
Despite concerns over Medicaid cuts and demands for deeper cuts from deficit hawks, not enough Senate Republicans rebelled against the president.
Now the White House will focus on 'jamming the House,' as there’s no time for a formal House-Senate conference to reconcile the megabill language.
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