The Senate passed a measure regarding the first stage of Trump's legislative plan, utilizing the budget reconciliation process that Democrats can't obstruct. This decision came after Trump criticized Senate Republicans for not advancing his preferred approach, contributing to confusion and frustration among GOP members. The vote was part of a taxing "vote-a-rama," during which lawmakers had to dismiss protections for key programs like Medicare and Medicaid. Ultimately, Trump's late endorsement of the House's strategy left Senate Republicans questioning the direction of their own reconciliation efforts as Democrats dominated many votes.
Senate Republicans endured a grueling "vote-a-rama," spending countless hours rejecting amendments aimed at protecting popular programs like Medicare and Medicaid from budget cuts.
Trump's endorsement of the House's reconciliation strategy came as a shock, leaving Senate Republicans scrambling to justify their separate measure amid the chaos.
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