Senate Republicans narrowly passed President Trump's tax breaks and spending cuts bill with a 50-50 vote, requiring Vice President JD Vance's tie-breaking vote. This success followed a tense weekend when opposition from Democrats and three Republican senators threatened the legislation. The Senate made changes to the bill, particularly affecting Medicaid, which raises concerns as it moves back to the House for approval. Trump emphasized the complications involved, stating a preference against cuts while Senate leaders expressed confidence after the passage.
The difficulty for Republicans, who have the majority in Congress, to wrestle the bill to this point is not expected to let up. The package now goes back to the House, where Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana had warned senators not to overhaul what his chamber had already approved.
It's a pivotal moment for the president and his party, as they have been consumed by the 940-page "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," which was its formal title before Democrats filed an amendment to strip out the name.
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