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The United States Senate is currently engaged in a marathon voting session on a crucial budget bill that holds significant weight for former President Donald Trump’s economic plans. The ambitious spending package has faced weeks of heated debate, with lawmakers clashing over proposed cuts to welfare programs aimed at offsetting extended tax breaks.
Republican leaders, despite holding a majority, remain divided on the extent of the cuts, while Democrats have strongly opposed the legislation, citing risks to healthcare access for millions of Americans.
Tensions further escalated when tech entrepreneur Elon Musk publicly criticized the bill, labeling its provisions as unreasonable. The proposal, dubbed the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act,’ could add an estimated $3.3 trillion to the national debt, which currently stands at $36 trillion.
If the Senate passes the legislation, it must return to the House of Representatives for approval, where it previously passed by a narrow margin. A complex process known as a “vote-a-rama” is underway, allowing senators to propose amendments and debate them over several hours, possibly extending through the night.
Among the most debated provisions is a suggested amendment by Senator Rick Scott, which critics claim could leave up to 20 million people without health insurance by 2031. Republican Senator Thom Tillis, citing broken promises to voters, voted against advancing the bill and subsequently announced his retirement from politics.
Democrats have attempted to slow the bill’s passage by invoking procedural tactics, including a rare move demanding the entire 940-page document be read aloud on the Senate floor—a process that lasted over 16 hours.
As the Senate heads toward a final vote, Republican leadership can afford only three defections for the bill to pass without intervention from Vice President JD Vance, who would cast a tie-breaking vote if needed.
The bill’s fate remains uncertain as fiscal conservatives within the House Freedom Caucus continue to express concerns about its impact on the national deficit. Meanwhile, public debate intensifies around proposed welfare cuts and the extension of substantial tax breaks.
