Senate Republicans passed President Trump’s tax breaks and spending cuts bill with a narrow vote, overcoming opposition from three GOP senators and Democrats. Vice President JD Vance cast a crucial tie-breaking vote. The bill is now set to return to the House, where Speaker Mike Johnson cautioned against significant deviations. Amendments to the Medicaid provisions could lead to further complications. The lengthy legislative process culminated in tense scenes, reflecting the bill's importance to Trump and the Republican party's agenda. Trump acknowledged the complexity of the legislation while voicing concerns about excessive cuts.
Senate Republicans pushed President Trump's tax breaks and spending cuts bill to passage with a narrow vote, overcoming opposition from Democrats and three GOP senators.
Vice President JD Vance broke a 50-50 tie in the Senate, ensuring the passage of the contentious bill after a turbulent overnight session of amendments and negotiations.
The Senate's changes to Medicaid risk potential complications as the package heads back to the House, which had previously approved a different version.
President Trump labeled the legislative process as 'very complicated stuff' and expressed his preference against deep cuts in the final bill.
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