Jul 01, 2025, 11:59 AM EDT
Senate now voting
A final vote on Trump's megabill is now underway in the Senate. It needs 51 votes to pass. Some Republican senators to watch are Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, Ron Johnson and Rand Paul.
Trump admin updates: Trump says tariff letters to be sent to 'various countries' on Monday
He added that BRICS-aligned nations will face an additional 10% tariff.
Last Updated: July 6, 2025, 11:42 PM EDT
After days of Republican drama, the House on Thursday passed President Donald Trump's sweeping tax cut and spending bill.
Trump helped Speaker Mike Johnson pressure GOP holdouts into flipping their no votes to allow the measure to go forward in time to meet the president's self-imposed July Fourth deadline.
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Here's how the news is developing.
Jul 01, 2025, 11:54 AM EDT
Vance takes president's chair, casts tie-breaking vote on GOP amendment
Vice President JD Vance is now presiding in the president's chair in the Senate.
Vance cast a tie-breaking vote on a perfecting amendment from Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham.
Senate TV
Jul 01, 2025, 11:49 AM EDT
Schumer has title 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' stricken
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer raised a point of order against the title of the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act."
Schumer said it violated the reconciliation rules.
"The point of order is sustained. The text will be stricken," the chair said.
That means Trump's massive tax and domestic policy bill is now nameless.
Senate TV
Jul 01, 2025, 11:36 AM EDT
Senators fill their seats as Democratic amendment gets a vote
The Senate chamber is quickly filling up as a vote is underway on an amendment from Minnesota Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar related to SNAP cuts.
Majority Leader John Thune is now on the floor speaking with other lawmakers.
