Senate Votes on Amendments for Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' Amidst Delays and Controversy

US Senators engaged in a lengthy session of amendment votes to pass President Donald Trump's flagship spending bill. The bill aims to extend tax cuts, increase military spending, and fund mass deportations and border security, adding $3 trillion to the national debt. However, senators are divided over provisions that would cut health care subsidies and increase budget deficits. Trump aims to have the bill on his desk by Independence Day.

Progress in the Senate slowed down, with a prolonged 'vote-a-rama' session. The White House urged Republicans to stay unified. Democrats accused Republicans of stalling the process. Despite opposition, Trump is likely to secure Senate approval due to the Republican majority.

The bill faces a House vote next, where some Republicans are threatening to oppose it. Studies show the bill would redistribute wealth and increase the number of uninsured Americans. Polls indicate widespread unpopularity of the bill.

Senate Democrats focus on health care threats, food aid cuts, and clean energy tax credit reductions. The bill faces challenges in the House from fiscal hawks and moderates concerned about Medicaid cuts. Elon Musk criticized Republicans for supporting 'debt slavery' and called for a new political party.

Trump responded to Musk's criticisms, highlighting their disagreement over the electric vehicle mandate. The US aims for half of new vehicles to be zero-emissions by 2030. Trump criticized subsidies for electric cars and suggested potential savings for the country.

According to the source: The Journal.