Senate Moves to Pass Trump's Tax and Spending Bill Amid Internal GOP Divisions
Senate Republicans are racing to finalize Trump's tax and spending bill, incorporating new provisions while addressing internal dissent ahead of a critical vote.
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Overview
- Senate Republicans are working to pass Trump's tax and spending bill after its narrow approval in the House last month, aiming for a July Fourth deadline.
- Internal divisions persist among Republicans regarding cuts to welfare programs, with some opposing reductions in Medicaid and food stamps to fund tax breaks.
- The Senate is ensuring compliance with procedural rules by consulting the parliamentarian, as they prepare to vote on the comprehensive 'Big Beautiful Bill'.
- The latest Senate version raises the SALT deduction cap to $40,000 for couples earning up to $500,000 and includes a work requirement for able-bodied adults to qualify for benefits.
- The bill proposes significant changes to SNAP and aims to increase the debt ceiling by $5 trillion, alongside plans for the potential sale of public lands for energy production.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame the legislation as contentious, highlighting divisions within the Republican Party and the potential negative impacts on vulnerable populations. They express skepticism about the bill's benefits, emphasizing the challenges and criticisms surrounding welfare cuts and healthcare access, reflecting a cautious perspective on the proposed tax and spending measures.
"Senate Republicans are racing to pass a budget bill that is pivotal to President Donald Trump's second-term agenda ahead of a self-imposed 4 July deadline."
BBC News"The legislation includes restrictions on Medicaid, which provides government-sponsored health care for low-income and disabled Americans."
CBS News"The success of Trump's domestic agenda for tax cuts and border security hangs in the balance."
USA TODAY"People who rely on Medicaid access and funds for federal food aid would come out on the short end of the stick under the plan, too."
USA TODAY"Senate Republican leaders released text of their 940-page bill on Friday, with the goal of beginning votes on it Saturday."
NBC News"The weekend session could be a make-or-break moment for Trump's party, which has invested much of its political capital on his signature domestic policy plan."
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The main points of contention among Senate Republicans are cuts to welfare programs, specifically reductions in Medicaid and food stamps, which some Republicans oppose as a way to fund tax breaks.
The Senate version raises the SALT deduction cap to $40,000 for couples earning up to $500,000 and includes a work requirement for able-bodied adults to qualify for benefits. It also proposes significant changes to SNAP and aims to increase the debt ceiling by $5 trillion.
The Senate is consulting the parliamentarian to ensure the tax and spending bill complies with procedural rules as they prepare to vote on the comprehensive 'Big Beautiful Bill'.
The bill includes plans for the potential sale of public lands for energy production.
The Senate Republicans aim to pass the tax and spending bill by the July Fourth deadline.
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