Senate Republicans are facing an internal deadlock, unable to unify behind Donald Trump’s massive new tax and spending proposal. With less than a month until their self-imposed July 4 deadline, tensions are rising over how to handle a bill that could add $2.4 trillion to the federal deficit over the next decade.
According to The Wall Street Journal, Majority Leader John Thune is trying to push out a new version of the bill, but progress is slow as the GOP fractures over key provisions.
Trump’s so-called “big, beautiful bill” narrowly passed the House in May by just one vote. But in the Senate, Republicans are gridlocked — unable to agree on which federal programs to cut in order to fund Trump’s proposed tax breaks, border security expansion, and military upgrades.
Medicaid, Food Aid, and Energy Tax Credits Spark Division
📌 Main flashpoints:
🔹 Stricter work requirements for Medicaid recipients
🔹 Cuts to food assistance, requiring states to shoulder 5% of the cost
🔹 Rollback of clean energy tax incentives from the Inflation Reduction Act
Senator Lisa Murkowski summed it up: “Everyone’s pulling this Gumby in different directions — we don’t have a unified vision.”
The proposed Medicaid reforms have triggered sharp debate. The Congressional Budget Office warns that the changes could leave 4.8 million people without insurance by 2034. While some Republicans back the move, others worry about impacts on rural hospitals and vulnerable communities.
Tax Showdowns and Lobbying Pressure
More tension surrounds tax relief for businesses. Senator Steve Daines of Montana has drawn a red line: no permanent expensing provision, no support.
Senator John Curtis of Utah slammed the proposed repeal of clean energy incentives, warning it could hurt companies like Fervo Energy, which is building the world’s largest geothermal plant in his state. His colleague Mike Lee and others are angry over proposed changes to the SALT deduction cap — raising it from $10,000 to $40,000 — which they argue disproportionately benefits wealthy blue-state residents.
GOP Infighting Threatens Bill’s Survival
Deep rifts remain between GOP fiscal hawks demanding more cuts, and pragmatists protecting their states' interests. Trump is pressuring lawmakers to pass the bill quickly to showcase strong leadership heading into the election, but some senators remain unconvinced.
“I want Trump to succeed,” said Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin. “But I can’t support something that could blow up our budget.”
Without unity, even a few GOP defections could derail the legislation. And if the Senate amends the bill significantly, sending it back to the House could trigger another showdown.
As it stands, Trump’s “beautiful bill” risks collapsing under the weight of its own political contradictions.
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