#senate-vote

#senate-vote

Democrats have held out for weeks, demanding that Republicans work with them to extend expiring ACA tax credits in exchange for funding the government. Prolonged shutdown pain ultimately won out, with moderate Democrats accepting a promise of an ACA vote despite progressives and House Democrats adamantly warning against accepting a handshake deal. Driving the news: The final tally on the procedural vote was 60-40. Eight Democrats voted "yes" with Republicans, while Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) was the lone GOP "no" vote.

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.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed by a narrow 51-50 vote, including a tie-breaking vote from Vice President J.D. Vance, amidst significant internal dissent.

"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."