Senate Begins “Vote‑a‑Rama” on Trump’s Megabill
The U.S. Senate kicked off a marathon “vote‑a‑rama” session early July 1, 2025, as Republicans aim to advance President Trump’s massive “Big Beautiful Bill” (BBB) before the July 4 deadline . This intricate process entails voting on hundreds of amendments, requiring endless rounds of debate and procedural votes.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune faces a steep challenge: garnering the 51 votes needed under budget reconciliation rules. Key holdouts include Senators Lisa Murkowski, Thom Tillis, Rand Paul, and Susan Collins, each with their own policy concerns—ranging from Medicaid carve‑outs to energy regulation.
Vice President J.D. Vance arrived on Capitol Hill, signaling that a tie-breaking vote may be required as the GOP tries to lock in support . Meanwhile, the parliamentary overseer has struck down several provisions deemed inappropriate for reconciliation.
With tensions high, insiders say party leaders are scrambling in hallways between votes, pressuring holdouts amid growing skepticism.
The final tally could determine not just the bill’s fate, but the direction of Trump's second-term agenda.
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