In a narrow 51-50 vote, the Senate passed a bill that extends tax cuts and slashes funding for social safety nets, raising concerns about long-term fiscal impacts.
Trump's Controversial Bill Passes Senate Amid Tension
Trump's Controversial Bill Passes Senate Amid Tension
Senate approves significant legislation cutting taxes and social programs, triggering mixed reactions.
The Senate recently voted 51 to 50 to pass President Trump’s ambitious policy bill, a move that promises significant changes for both taxpayers and low-income Americans. Vice President JD Vance provided the crucial tiebreaking vote after three Republican senators—Susan Collins, Thom Tillis, and Rand Paul—defected to the "no" side.
After a protracted debate lasting over 24 hours, this last-minute legislative win fuels questions about the Republican Party's future. According to initial budget analyses, the bill is projected to add at least $3.3 trillion to the national debt over the next decade, while dramatically reducing tax revenue for years to come. Experts warn that this could lead to a severe debt crisis.
Among its key provisions, the bill extends approximately $3.8 trillion in tax cuts originally enacted during Trump’s first term in 2017, along with allocating billions for border security and military funding. However, it comes at a steep price for millions of low-income Americans, who may face significant financial losses from cuts to health insurance and other federal aid programs.
The next step for the legislation is a House vote that could take place as early as today, where Republicans have only a slim margin for dissent, needing to maintain party unity to pass the bill.
After a protracted debate lasting over 24 hours, this last-minute legislative win fuels questions about the Republican Party's future. According to initial budget analyses, the bill is projected to add at least $3.3 trillion to the national debt over the next decade, while dramatically reducing tax revenue for years to come. Experts warn that this could lead to a severe debt crisis.
Among its key provisions, the bill extends approximately $3.8 trillion in tax cuts originally enacted during Trump’s first term in 2017, along with allocating billions for border security and military funding. However, it comes at a steep price for millions of low-income Americans, who may face significant financial losses from cuts to health insurance and other federal aid programs.
The next step for the legislation is a House vote that could take place as early as today, where Republicans have only a slim margin for dissent, needing to maintain party unity to pass the bill.
