Senate Advances Trump’s Tax and Spending Bill
So far two center outlets have covered this. No left- or right-leaning outlet has picked it up yet.
Lead article · Associated Press · CENTERSenate Republicans advance Trump's tax and spending cuts bill after dramatic late-night vote - AP NewsHow each side told it
Who’s in it, and how each side portrayed them
Paul and Schumer were named together by 2 of 2 outlets. Counted by outlet.
Senator Rand Paul joined Democrats in voting against the procedural motion due to concerns over the $5 trillion debt limit increase.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized the 'dead of night' release of the bill and forced a full reading of the text.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune led the effort to clear a procedural hurdle for the President's signature domestic policy bill.
Senator Thom Tillis voted against proceeding with the bill, citing concerns over severe Medicaid cuts impacting North Carolina residents.
What Congress actually did
FACTS FROM THE SENATE RECORD AND CONGRESS.GOV, NOT FROM COVERAGE
Motion to proceed to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
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One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Federal tax and benefit rules affect household budgets, public services, and business costs. The law changes taxes and spending across the federal government, including rules for Medicaid, SNAP, student aid, immigration, and energy programs. It also provides funding for rural health care, border operations, defense, and transportation.
- IntroducedMAY 20 · HOUSE
- Passed HouseMAY 22 · 218–214
- Senate test voteTHIS STORYJUN 28 · 51–49
- Senate passageJUL 1 · 50–50
- Signed into lawJUL 4 · P.L. 119-21
When each side picked it up
When each side picked it up. center: 3 articles, first sat 3:00 am.
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