President Donald Trump’s 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act,' a comprehensive legislative package featuring $4.5 trillion in tax cuts and $1.2 trillion in spending cuts (primarily to Medicaid and food stamps), passed the US Senate with a 50-50 tie broken by Vice President JD Vance. The bill, which also includes a $350 billion infusion for border and national security, now returns to the House, facing significant opposition due to projections of increased deficits and millions losing healthcare coverage.
Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ passes Senate with Vance breaking tie
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️President Donald Trump’s 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act,' a comprehensive legislative package featuring $4.5 trillion in tax cuts and $1.2 trillion in spending cuts (primarily to Medicaid and food stamps), passed the US Senate with a 50-50 tie broken by Vice President JD Vance. The bill, which also includes a $350 billion infusion for border and national security, now returns to the House, facing significant opposition due to projections of increased deficits and millions losing healthcare coverage.
Trending- 1 2017: Trump's 2017 tax rates were enacted.
- 2 Weekend prior to July 1, 2025: Tense weekend of work at the Capitol.
- 3 Tuesday, July 1, 2025: 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' passes the Senate.
- 4 Fourth of July (deadline): Trump's deadline for the bill to be finished.
- 5 2034: CBO projects 11.8 million more Americans would become uninsured by this year if the bill became law.
- The bill now goes back to the House for further consideration.
- The Congressional Budget Office projects 11.8 million more Americans would become uninsured by 2034 if the bill became law.
- The package would increase the deficit by nearly US$3.3 trillion over the decade.
- Bill would roll back billions of dollars in green energy tax credits.
- Imposes US$1.2 trillion in cuts, largely to Medicaid and food stamps, by imposing work requirements and changing federal reimbursements to states.
- Provides a US$350 billion infusion for border and national security.
What: President Donald Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act,' a bill containing tax breaks and spending cuts, passed the US Senate.
When: Tuesday, July 1, 2025, after a turbulent overnight session and a tense weekend of work. The deadline for completion is Trump's Fourth of July.
Where: US Senate, Capitol, Washington D.C. (implied).
Why: To fulfill the Republican Party's legislative agenda and deliver on their sweep of power in Washington, implementing President Trump's priorities.
How: The bill passed with a 50-50 tie broken by Vice President JD Vance, following extensive negotiations, a 'vote-a-rama' process, and overcoming opposition from Democrats and some Republican senators.