U.S. Senate Approves Trump’s Fiscal Plan, Sends It Back to House for Final Vote

Senate approves Trump’s fiscal plan

Vance casts decisive vote

Debt to rise by $3.3 trillion

The U.S. Senate on Tuesday approved President Donald Trump’s controversial fiscal and budget plan by a single vote, sending it back to the House of Representatives for review and a final vote under a tight deadline.

The administration is pushing for the bill to be signed into law before July 4th, Independence Day—a date Trump himself has set as a firm deadline to achieve his goal.

Vice President JD Vance played a crucial role, casting the tie-breaking vote and allowing the measure to pass with the narrowest possible majority (51-50), ending a marathon session of over 24 hours of voting.

The proceedings exposed fractures within the Republican Party itself, highlighted by the refusal of three of its 53 senators to support what Trump has called “the big, beautiful bill.”

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The proposal seeks to extend the budget cuts implemented during his first term (2017-2021), further limit public spending, and authorize increased funding for defense and immigration control.

Despite support from GOP leadership, the plan faces internal criticism, particularly over its impact on the deficit.

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates the proposal would add $3.3 trillion to the national debt over the next 10 years—far exceeding the previous estimate of $2.4 trillion approved by the House in May.

This increase in the deficit has become the main obstacle for the party’s more conservative wing, which could complicate the final approval in the House of Representatives.

The high cost of the legislation also sparked friction with some of Donald Trump’s former allies. Business magnate Elon Musk harshly criticized the project, saying:

“Any member of Congress who campaigned on reducing government spending and immediately voted for the biggest debt increase in history should be utterly ashamed.”

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On the other hand, moderate Republican senators voiced concerns over cuts to the Medicaid health program and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), measures that would directly impact low-income populations.

During the overnight session, lawmakers faced an unprecedented “vote-a-rama,” with 45 consecutive amendment votes—the highest number in Senate history.

The previous record was 44 votes, set in March 2008.

Among the most controversial issues was the removal of a provision that would have prevented states from regulating the development of artificial intelligence.

Now, the sweeping fiscal bill returns to the House, where Republicans hold only a slim majority and must review the changes introduced in the Senate before the July 4th deadline.

The race against time to meet Donald Trump’s imposed timeline could deepen internal tensions within the Republican Party and shape the future of its fiscal strategy.

It’s clear that the final outcome will have direct implications not only for U.S. economic policy but also for partisan dynamics heading into the next elections.

Trump himself has presented the bill as a signature piece of his economic agenda, aiming to solidify his leadership and bring dissenting Republicans into line.

What do you think about Trump’s fiscal plan and its impact on public debt?

SOURCE: EFE