Senate Overcomes 16-Hour Delay
Washington, D.C. — After a dramatic marathon reading session, Senate Republicans are pushing forward with President Donald Trump’s bold new tax-and-spending overhaul, defying Democrat obstruction tactics and moving the bill one step closer to final passage.
⏰ Democrats Stall, But Trump’s Agenda Moves Forward
In a clear attempt to delay Trump’s legislative momentum, Senate Democrats forced a full read-through of the 940-page bill, wasting nearly 16 hours of taxpayer-funded time. The stunt ended just after 3 p.m. Sunday.
“I objected to the Republicans’ Big, Ugly Bill,” boasted Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY), proudly claiming credit for the delay.
👏 GOP Stays Focused, Thanks to All-Night Staff Dedication
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) praised the clerks who read the entire bill aloud overnight.
“They showed true stamina and service to the American people. We appreciate it.”
The chamber now enters 20 hours of debate, followed by a “vote-a-rama”—a rapid-fire vote series on proposed amendments.
🔥 What’s In Trump’s Tax and Spending Bill?
- Extends the 2017 Trump Tax Cuts for working families and retirees
- Caps runaway spending on Medicaid and SNAP
- Boosts border security and national defense funding
- Includes a $5 trillion debt ceiling extension—sparking debate among conservatives
⚠️ Internal GOP Debate Over Medicaid and Federal Spending
While the bill advanced Saturday after tense negotiations, some key GOP senators are still holding out.
- Sens. Rand Paul (R-KY) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) oppose the Medicaid expansion and debt ceiling increase
- Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) pushed to lower the federal match rate for new Medicaid enrollees, earning support from both Thune and President Trump
- Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) voiced concerns over proposed SNAP benefit changes
⚖️ Crucial Votes Still Pending
Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) has yet to commit to final passage.
“There have been good changes, but I want to see more,” she said, promising to file amendments.
✅ What Happens Next?
- Republicans are expected to yield debate time to speed up passage
- The vote-a-rama could begin early Monday morning
- A final vote on the bill is expected by late Monday
🧾 Why This Matters for Conservatives
President Trump’s bill delivers on key promises: lower taxes, smaller government, stronger borders, and spending restraint. After years of reckless policies under Biden, Trump is putting the country back on track.
Stay tuned—Trump’s America First agenda is on the line.
