The Senate has passed a bill framework largely supporting President Trump's agenda, primarily reflecting partisan divisions, with only two Republicans opposing it. Central to the bill is an increase in the debt ceiling by up to $5 trillion while making Trump's 2017 tax cuts permanent. This employs a current policy baseline, which could have implications for the deficit. Some conservatives express concerns about the approach, warning of potential precedent-setting issues. Despite these reservations, Senate GOP leaders present a united front in favor of the framework as essential for future investments and tax relief.
The Senate passed a framework for a sweeping bill promoting President Trump's agenda after an hourslong series of amendment votes, primarily along party lines.
The amended framework would raise the debt ceiling by up to $5 trillion, making Trump's 2017 tax cuts permanent and taking future leverage away from Senate Democrats.
Sen. Bill Cassidy expressed concerns about using a current policy baseline to score Trump's tax cuts: 'It establishes a dangerous precedent.'
Senate GOP leaders remain united behind the framework, emphasizing it as a critical step toward delivering tax relief and investments in security.
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