Summary
Before a late-night vote on President Trump's tax and spending bill, a Republican senator urged critics to read the entire proposal. The Senate, led by Republicans, is trying to pass the bill before the Fourth of July, despite Democrats’ efforts to delay the process. The bill aims to make Trump-era tax breaks permanent, but there are disagreements within the Republican party, especially over cuts to Medicaid and other programs.
Key Facts
- A Republican senator asked colleagues to read the full bill before voting.
- The Senate vote to advance the bill was 51-49.
- Democrats are using procedural delays to slow the bill's passage.
- The bill is 940 pages long and includes permanent tax breaks.
- The Congressional Budget Office says the bill could lead to 11.8 million more people without health insurance by 2034.
- Republicans face internal disagreements on spending cut proposals, such as reducing Medicaid funding.
- If the Senate passes the bill, it will return to the House for final voting.
- President Trump is pressuring lawmakers to meet the passage deadline before Independence Day.
