With a 53-47 majority, Senate Republicans can afford to lose only three votes, and two GOP members have already opposed the bill
The Senate is over 13 hours into a vote-a-rama, as Republicans race to secure enough votes to pass President Donald Trump’s $3.3 trillion tax-and-spending bill.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and President Trump are actively negotiating with lawmakers to push the legislation through before Independence Day.
With a 53-47 majority, Senate Republicans can afford to lose only three votes. Two Republicans, Sens. Thom Tillis and Rand Paul, have already opposed the bill, citing concerns over its Medicaid cuts and its provision to raise the national debt ceiling by $5 trillion.
Republican Sens. Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski have also expressed concerns about the health care cuts.
Democrats offered several motions to amend the bill on Monday, but all were rejected.
Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” promises several changes, including no tax on tips, increased spending on immigration enforcement and defense, and cuts to social benefit programs.
The House is expected to vote on the Senate measure midweek.