Trump’s Spending Bill Nears Final Senate Showdown Amid Democratic Delay Tactics

The U.S. Senate is poised for a critical final vote today on President Donald Trump’s ambitious budget and spending bill, following a weekend marked by a key procedural victory for the White House and intense Democratic opposition. After narrowly advancing the legislation late Saturday night with a 51-49 vote, President Trump swiftly declared a “GREAT VICTORY” on Truth Social, even as the bill faces further scrutiny and an anticipated marathon of amendments.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer initiated a significant delay tactic on Saturday, demanding a full reading of the bill’s extensive 940 pages. This process, which continued through Sunday morning, has pushed the final vote into Monday. This expected “vote-a-rama” aims to prolong the legislative process, with Democrats seeking to stall and reshape the controversial legislation.

The bill, proposing $4 trillion in tax cuts and substantial funding for border security, including a border wall, has drawn fire from both sides of the aisle. The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) reported Sunday that the legislation could add over $3.3 trillion to the national debt in the next decade, fueling concerns among fiscal conservatives. High-profile figures like Elon Musk have also weighed in, calling the bill “utterly insane and disgusting.”

Key points of contention include proposed Medicaid cuts, an increased debt ceiling, and various tax deductions. While some Republican amendments to Medicaid provisions were blocked by the Senate parliamentarian, the bill still includes significant changes to student loan repayment and immigration service fees, alongside an increase in child tax credits. With a self-imposed July 4 deadline potentially missed, all eyes are on the Senate today as the White House pushes for passage amidst ongoing Democratic efforts to stall and reshape the legislation.

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