Summary
The U.S. Senate started voting on a large spending plan called the "big beautiful bill." The plan involves significant tax cuts and welfare program changes, with debates around its potential impact on national debt and healthcare services. The Senate made some changes to the bill, meaning the House of Representatives will vote on it again after the Senate decides.
Key Facts
- The U.S. Senate began voting on a large spending bill nicknamed the "big beautiful bill."
- The bill includes tax cuts President Trump supports, like deductions for Social Security benefits and removing taxes on overtime.
- The Senate vote to start debating the bill was close, with two Republicans and all Democrats opposing it.
- Senator Thom Tillis and Senator Rand Paul, both Republicans, voted against it, citing concerns about broken promises and debt increases.
- The bill would add $3.3 trillion to the national debt, according to the Congressional Budget Office.
- The bill passed in the House of Representatives by a single vote before heading to the Senate.
- Republicans can only lose three votes in the Senate to pass the bill without needing a tie-breaking vote from the Vice President.
- The House will need to vote again on the Senate's version of the bill before it can become law.
