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July 1, 2025

Senate passes tax package after 27-hour marathon

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Senate passes Trump's massive tax package with JD Vance casting tie-breaking vote.

The Senate passed the tax and spending package by a 51–50 vote, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote.

Three Republican senators—Thom Tillis (NC), Susan Collins (ME) and Rand Paul (KY)—joined all 47 Democrats and Democratic-caucusing independents in opposing the bill.

The Senate spent 27 hours in a ā€œvote-a-rama,ā€ voting on dozens of amendments before final passage.

Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough ruled that certain provisions violated budget reconciliation rules and had to be removed.

Senator Lisa Murkowski agreed to support the bill after Republican leaders doubled the rural hospital stabilization fund to $50 billion.

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People, bills, and sources

Vice President JD Vance (broke the Senate tie vote)

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Senator Thom Tillis (Republican, NC)

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Senator Susan Collins (Republican, ME)

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Senator Rand Paul (Republican, KY)

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Senator Lisa Murkowski (Republican, AK)

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Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough (rules on reconciliation compliance)

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Senate Majority Leader John Thune (led final vote negotiations)

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President Donald J. Trump (advocated for the bill and threatened primary challenges)

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What you can do

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