US Senate passes Republican sweeping tax-cut, spending bill

WASHINGTON

The US Senate passed a Republican sweeping tax-cut and spending bill in a 51-50 vote on Tuesday.

Vice President JD Vance broke the 50-50 tie.

Republican senators Susan Collins, Rand Paul and Thom Tillis voted against the bill that would cement many of President Donald Trump's domestic policy goals into law while increasing the national debt by $3.3 trillion.

After more than 24 hours of debate, the measure moves to the House of Representatives for a final vote, before it heads to Trump's desk.

House Speaker Mike Johnson said the lower chamber will consider the bill "immediately" for final passage and put it on Trump’s desk by July 4 -- Independence Day.

"We'll go back and celebrate the One Big Beautiful Bill," Trump said in the state of Florida.

In a separate post on Truth Social, Trump praised the passage of the bill and urged House Republicans to unite before July 4.

Calling it “everyone’s Bill,” Trump emphasized the bipartisan benefits of the bill and had a message for Republicans: "To my GOP (Grand Old Party, or Republicans) friends in the House: Stay UNITED, have fun, and Vote 'YAY'," Trump said.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Senate Republicans passed Trump’s "One Big Ugly Bill."

"The extreme GOP budget hurts everyday Americans and rewards their billionaire donors. House Democrats will fight on with every righteous tool we have available," said Jeffries.

The House is expected to vote Wednesday.