Senate Republicans voting in a dramatic late on Saturday (June 28, 2025) session narrowly cleared a key procedural step as they race to advance President Donald Trump’s package deal of tax breaks, spending cuts and bolstered deportation funds by his July Fourth deadline.
The tally, 51-49, got here after a tumultuous session with Vice President J.D. Vance available if wanted to break the tie.
Tense scenes performed out within the chamber as voting got here to a standstill, dragging for hours as holdout senators huddled for negotiations. In the top, two Republicans opposed the movement to proceed to debate, becoming a member of all Democrats.
It’s nonetheless an extended weekend of labor to come.