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American Focus > Blog > Politics > BREAKING: Senate Finally Advances President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” After HOURS of Drama and a Visit From VP JD Vance – Two GOPers Vote NO |
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BREAKING: Senate Finally Advances President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” After HOURS of Drama and a Visit From VP JD Vance – Two GOPers Vote NO |

Last updated: June 28, 2025 8:35 pm
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The Senate Moves Forward with Trump’s Ambitious Legislation Amidst GOP Turmoil

In a scene reminiscent of a high-stakes poker game, the Senate has greenlit President Trump’s grand legislative initiative, affectionately dubbed the Big, Beautiful Bill, setting the stage for a full debate. This decision came despite two notable defections from GOP ranks, leading to a nail-biting vote count of 51-49. The dissenting voices belonged to Senators Rand Paul of Kentucky and Thom Tillis of North Carolina, while Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin played a last-minute switcheroo by changing his vote from no to yes.

Vice President JD Vance made a timely entrance at the Capitol, presumably ready to cast a tie-breaking vote if necessary. The GOP, holding a slim 53-47 majority in the Senate, faced a precarious situation, relying heavily on the votes of Senators Susan Collins from Maine and Lisa Murkowski from Alaska—two figures often derided as RINOs (Republicans In Name Only) within party circles.

In a strategic move, the GOP dangled a special tax cut for Alaskan whaling captains, a gesture aimed at securing Murkowski’s support amidst her notorious reputation for indecisiveness. Thankfully for the party, both Collins and Murkowski ultimately sided with the majority, although Murkowski’s prolonged deliberation added an extra hour to the process.

However, the drama didn’t end there. Senators Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming, Rick Scott of Florida, and Mike Lee of Utah further delayed proceedings for an additional two hours until they struck a compromise. In the end, Johnson’s vote shift to yes played a crucial role in pushing the bill forward.

As reported by , the final draft of this significant piece of legislation was unveiled late last night. Among its highlights, it promises to cement the Trump tax cuts as permanent, eliminate taxes on tips and overtime, enhance border security, and dismantle what critics have labeled Joe Biden’s green energy “scam.”

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The vote, initially scheduled for around 4 PM, experienced delays as Democrats temporarily blocked it, engaging in what can only be described as a politically childish tantrum. Uncertainty loomed over the vote’s success, especially after Johnson publicly declared his opposition, following Paul’s earlier announcement of dissent.

“President Trump’s goal in the Senate was to refine the Big Beautiful Bill even further, and if I were writing it, I’d certainly have a few suggestions,” he remarked during an interview on “Fox and Friends.” He highlighted the lack of time to review the bill thoroughly, stating, “I received my first copy only around 1:23 this morning.”

Tillis, too, voiced his opposition, citing concerns about the impact of state-directed payments in North Carolina:

“I respect their choice,” he stated. “It’s not a good impact in my state, so I’m not going to vote on the motion to proceed.”

— Alex Miller (@AlexMillerFox1) June 28, 2025

With the vote secured, Democrats have vowed to prolong the process by insisting on a full reading of the bill, which could stall proceedings for up to 15 hours. Yet, it’s hard to ignore the irony that such delays may only serve to underscore the bill’s eventual passage, much to the chagrin of its opponents.

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