Senate Republicans Eye Weekend Vote on Trump Tax-Spending Bill Amid GOP Opposition

Senate Republican leaders, led by Majority Leader John Thune, are pushing to hold a critical vote on President Trump’s massive tax and spending bill as soon as Saturday, despite ongoing opposition and unresolved legislative text. The bill includes contentious provisions such as cuts to Medicare and Medicaid and changes to the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap, which Republicans are negotiating to raise temporarily to $40,000 for five years. GOP senators remain divided, with some like Rand Paul opposed and others, including Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins, withholding support until they review the final bill. The Senate faces a narrow margin, needing nearly all Republican votes plus Vice President Vance's tiebreaker to pass the measure. President Trump is personally pressing Senate Republicans over the weekend, emphasizing a July 4 deadline to enact his agenda. The situation remains fluid, with the final vote dependent on continuing negotiations, compliance with Senate budget rules, and last-minute efforts to secure moderate Republican support.