Senate Democrats Delay Vote on GOP Megabill

The U.S. Senate is working overtime on a sweeping 940-page Republican bill that includes tax breaks, spending cuts, and increased funding for deportation efforts, released just before midnight Friday. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Democrats are delaying the process by requiring the entire bill to be read aloud, a tactic expected to take up to 15 hours to promote scrutiny and transparency. Republicans are aiming to pass the legislation before the July Fourth deadline, though there are internal divisions over proposed Medicaid and food stamp cuts. After the bill's reading, the Senate will debate and hold a 'vote-a-rama' on possible amendments. The bill's passage is critical for President Trump's domestic policy agenda and requires near-unanimous Republican support. If passed, the bill must return to the House for a final vote before it can go to the president's desk.