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Senate Republicans Clear Key Hurdle on Trump’s Tax, Spending Bill Amid GOP Divisions and Musk Criticism

Senate Republicans Clear Key Hurdle on Trump’s Tax, Spending Bill Amid GOP Divisions and Musk Criticism

Washington, June 29, 2025 — Senate Republicans narrowly advanced President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax-and-spending package in a dramatic late-night vote Saturday, setting the stage for days of intense debate as GOP leaders race to deliver the legislation by Trump’s self-imposed July Fourth deadline.The procedural motion to move forward passed 51-49 after hours of tense negotiations, with Vice President JD Vance on standby to cast a tie-breaking vote if needed. Two Republican senators, Thom Tillis of North Carolina and Rand Paul of Kentucky broke ranks to join all Democrats in opposing the measure.The $3.8 trillion package would extend Trump-era tax cuts,…
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