Senate GOP nears vote on Trump tax, spending megabill amid holdouts

The Senate is engaged in a prolonged and contentious voting session on President Donald Trump's signature legislation, the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act,' a massive package of tax breaks and spending cuts aimed for passage by the July 4 deadline. Republican leaders, including Senate Majority Leader John Thune and House Speaker Mike Johnson, are working to maintain party unity as the bill faces opposition from at least six Republican senators, including Rand Paul and Thom Tillis, who have expressed concerns about Medicaid cuts and fiscal impacts. The legislative process is complicated by hundreds of proposed amendments, Democratic attempts to delay the vote through procedural tactics, and unresolved issues such as provisions affecting Medicaid funding and nutrition assistance. Some Republicans, like Sen. Susan Collins, have proposed amendments to raise taxes on the wealthiest Americans, reflecting intra-party divisions. The bill's fate remains uncertain as GOP leaders struggle to secure the narrow majority needed for passage amid last-minute negotiations and threats of opposition within their ranks. Meanwhile, Democrats remain steadfastly opposed and are using procedural maneuvers to prolong the debate and highlight partisan differences.