Senate aims to hold initial vote today on Trump's "big, beautiful bill"

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Source: CBS News

June 28, 2025 / 11:07 AM EDT


Washington — The Senate plans to hold a key test vote on President Trump's "big, beautiful bill" later Saturday, even as it's unclear whether the tax and spending measure has enough support to lift it over the hurdle.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, a South Dakota Republican, said Friday he wasn't certain he had the votes to advance the bill, as the upper chamber awaited decisions on whether a number of provisions complied with the Senate's reconciliation rules, which allow Republicans to pass the bill with a simple majority. Major policy disputes also remained.

Senate Republicans did not release the final version of their bill until late Friday night, giving senators little time to digest it before taking an initial procedural vote that's necessary to move toward final passage.

Mr. Trump has pressured Congress to send him the sprawling package — which includes tax cuts and funding for his immigration and defense priorities — by the Fourth of July holiday.

Read more: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/senate-vote-today-trump-big-beautiful-bill/

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1. IOW, single out the republican dissenters and go to work on them until

they change their minds.

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2. They can't lose more than 4

If they lose 3 and have a tie, Vance can break it.

But then whatever they pass (if they pass something) has to go back to the House for a vote (but now as a changed version from what the House originally sent over).

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3. Burn it

This thing is atrocious. Reverse Robin Hood--take from the poor, and give to the rich.

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4. Comparing How the House and Senate Bills Deliver on Trump's Agenda - NYT full article

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/06/27/us/politics/house-senate-bill-trump-agenda-comparison.html?unlocked_article_code=1.SU8.blRF.E_Pw2swZ43ub&smid=url-share


"The House passed its version last month and senators released their latest draft just before midnight on Friday, hoping to tee up votes in the Senate in the coming days. There are big differences between the two chambers’ bills, and Republican leaders have toiled to resolve their disputes about critical pieces to keep the package on track. The measure must pass the Senate and then win final approval in the House to clear Congress.

Here is a look at some of the key provisions in the bill and major differences.

Jump to a section:
Tax extensions
New tax provisions
Health care, food assistance
Clean energy
Immigration and defense"

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5. Current total Yea 47 Nay 50 - still to vote ...

"After much haggling on the Senate floor, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, has voted in favor of opening debate on the bill. In order to clear this procedural hurdle though, Republican leaders still need the votes of three conservative Republicans who have not yet cast their votes: Rick Scott of Florida, Mike Lee of Utah, and Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming."


Trump Administration Live Updates: Republicans Hunt for Votes to Bring Policy Bill to the Floor
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2025/06/28/us/trump-news#senate-republicans-reconciliation