Senate Republicans passed President Trump's tax breaks and spending cuts bill after a tense weekend and a narrow 50-50 vote, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote. Three Republican senators opposed the bill, joining all Democrats in dissent. The package will return to the House, facing scrutiny after amendments were made, particularly to Medicaid. Trump acknowledged the complexities of the legislation and expressed caution towards budget cuts. The passage signifies a pivotal moment for both Trump and the GOP.
The outcome capped an unusually tense weekend of work at the Capitol, the president's signature legislative priority teetering on the edge of approval or collapse.
The difficulty it took for Republicans, who have the majority hold in Congress, to wrestle the bill to this point is not expected to let up.
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