Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill Faces Senate Roadblock in 2025
Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Hits Senate Roadblock Over Medicaid Cuts
Washington, D.C.– Former President Donald Trump’s flagship tax and spending proposal, dubbed the “Big Beautiful Bill,” has run into major opposition in the Senate after key provisions were struck down by the chamber’s parliamentarian.
Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough ruled that proposed Medicaid and provider tax cuts violated the Byrd Rule, which limits what can be included in budget reconciliation bills. As a result, these provisions will be removed from the bill.
The decision has sparked sharp divisions within the Republican Party. Some GOP senators have gone as far as calling for MacDonough’s dismissal, while Senate leadership has defended her nonpartisan role and her authority under Senate rules.
The White House remains committed to passing the bill before the self-imposed July 4 deadline. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has urged Congress to remove the controversial “revenge tax” provision to align with recent international agreements made at the G7 summit.
While the White House projects the bill could reduce the national deficit by more than $2 trillion over the next decade, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates it could add as much as $2.8 trillion to the national debt.
Why It Matters: This legislation is a cornerstone of Trump’s 2025 economic agenda and could shape the political and fiscal landscape ahead of the next election cycle.
