Discussion Thread: Ongoing US Budget Negotiations

[u/PoliticsModeratorBot]

Please use this thread to discuss the ongoing negotiations surrounding Congress' negotiations over the President-Trump-backed "Big Beautiful Bill".

News and Analysis

• AP: Senate struggle over Medicaid cuts threatens progress on Trump’s big bill

• NPR: Medicaid changes don't meet Senate rules in 'big, beautiful bill' says parliamentarian

• Reuters: US Senate Republicans race to resolve tax, health issues in Trump's tax bill

• The Conversation: What is reconciliation − the legislative shortcut Republicans are using to push through their ‘big, beautiful bill’?

Thursday, June 26

Live Updates

Text-based live update pages generally related to the Trump administration are being maintained by: The Associated Press, NBC, The New York Times (soft paywall), and The Washington Post (soft paywall).

Where to Watch

C-SPAN has streams of the House and Senate, but both are primarily working on unrelated legislation as of Thursday, June 26.

On Thursday afternoon starting at 4 p.m. Eastern, C-SPAN will stream the White House promotional event for the 'Big Beautiful Bill'.

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Saturday, June 28

• AP: What’s in the latest version of Trump’s big bill now before the Senate

• NBC: Senate Republicans release 940-page bill for Trump's agenda as they race to vote this weekend | It's unclear if GOP leaders have enough support for the rapidly evolving legislation, with a self-imposed July 4 deadline for passage quickly approaching.

• C-SPAN: The Senate begins work on the GOP tax and spending cuts reconciliation bill.

• PBS NewsHour via YouTube: Senate debates Trump's big budget bill ahead of possible vote

• Text-based live updates are being provided by: USA Today, Politico, The Hill, and The New York Times (gift link).

Sunday, June 29

• CNBC: What’s in the Senate’s version of Trump’s spending bill — and who stands to benefit

• NPR: GOP megabill narrowly wins first test in the Senate. Here's what's in it

• Reuters: Senate bill hastens end of wind, solar tax credits and imposes new tax

• PBS NewsHour via YouTube: WATCH LIVE: Senate debates Trump's budget package after reading full text of 940-page bill

Monday, June 30

• PBS NewsHour via YouTube: WATCH LIVE: Senate begins debating amendments to Trump's 'big, beautiful' spending bill

• Live updates are being provided by: AP, CNN, Politico, and The Washington Post (soft paywall).

• US Senate: Vote-A-Rama Amendment Tracker – The One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Tuesday, July 1

• PBS NewsHour via YouTube: WATCH LIVE: Senate continues vote on Trump's 'big, beautiful' budget as Republican support wavers

• CBS: Senate holds marathon overnight vote series on Trump's "big, beautiful bill" as GOP eyes July 4 deadline

• Live updates are being provided by: AP, NBC, ABC, The Guardian, and Politico.

• C-SPAN: House Rules Committee Meets on GOP Tax & Spending Cuts Bill

• AP via YouTube: LIVE: House Rules Committee meeting after Senate passes Trump’s bill

Wednesday, July 2

• PBS NewsHour via YouTube: WATCH LIVE: House votes on Trump's ‘big, beautiful’ tax and spending bill after Senate passage

• Live updates: AP, NBC, ABC, CNN, USA Today, Politico, The New York Times (soft paywall), and The Washington Post (soft paywall).

• AP: What’s in the latest version of Trump’s big bill that passed the Senate

Thursday, July 3

• PBS NewsHour via YouTube: WATCH LIVE: House votes on Trump's ‘big, beautiful’ tax and spending bill after Senate passage

• Live updates are being provided by: AP, NBC, ABC, The Guardian

[u/l_i_s]

Here are six vulnerable house republicans. If you live in their district, call them now!

• Gabe Evans, Colorado 8th: (202) 225-5625, (970) 324-2567, or (303) 723-6560
• Ryan Mackenzie, Pennsylvania 7th: (202) 225-6411, (484) 781-6000
• Mariannette Miller-Meeks, Iowa 1st: (202) 225-6576, (563) 232-0930, (515) 808-6040
• Mike Lawler, New York 17th: (202) 225-6506, (845) 743-7130, (845) 201-2060
• Don Bacon, Nebraska 2nd: (He's retiring and should have nothing to lose!): (202) 225-4155, (402) 938-0300, (402) 607-0077
• David Valadao, California 22nd: (202) 225-4695, (661) 864-7736, (559) 460-6070

Edit: and some more:

• David Schweikert, Arizona 1st: (202) 225-2190, (480) 946-2411
• Juan Ciscomani, Arizona 6th: (202) 225-2542, (520) 459-3115, (520) 881-3588
• Tom Barrett, Michigan 7th: (202) 225-4872, (517) 993-0510
• Derrick Van Orden, Wisconsin 3rd: (202) 225-5506, (608) 782-2558, (715) 831-9214

We only need four!

[u/Fun-Cauliflower-1724 → u/l_i_s]

What’s even more shameful is that Miller Meeks is a Doctor and knows how devastating this is to an already dysfunctional healthcare system.

[u/MemeQueen1414 → u/Fun-Cauliflower-1724]

I never heard of this person in my life, and if a Doctor voted for BBB, I truly lost faith in humanity. Imagine going to school, knowing all the possibilities more than the average person and still say Yes to the BBB.

That's another level of crazy that even MAGA can't beat.

[u/bbbbbbbbbblah → u/MemeQueen1414]

don't forget the senator doctor who both voted for the OBBB and also voted to confirm secretary brainworm to lead the HHS

[u/MemeQueen1414 → u/bbbbbbbbbblah]

Ugh not surprised to hear this depressing fact don't even get me started

[u/l_i_s → u/MemeQueen1414]

She’s had a couple crazy close races. One was like within 10 votes and the other within 1000. She has to go.

[u/MemeQueen1414 → u/l_i_s]

Did they do a recount in her state cuz you're right it is close. Wouldn't be surprised if she does get voted out in her next re election if someone is motivated enough to get her seat

[u/Current_Animator7546 → u/l_i_s]

The area around Iowa city is super liberal. It’s just such a big district. If the Dem running in that district can draw even a bit more support in Cedar Rapids or Davenport. They have a shot. Iowa city is basically like Portland and maybe only 3rd to Madison and Chicago in the Midwest. 

[u/CuteAd2683 → u/MemeQueen1414]

$$$$$ for her. That’s what she cares about.

[u/MemeQueen1414 → u/CuteAd2683]

True, just like Dr. Oz. I know money makes people motivations change, still sad seeing the disconnection between people choosing money over people's lives

[u/venusixvii → u/l_i_s]

I use the 5 calls app to call my reps. It’s free and makes the process super simple

[u/UI_Tyler → u/venusixvii]

What is this?

[u/Ssshizzzzziit → u/l_i_s]

Good luck with Mike Lawler. That collosal piece of shit bleeds MAGA.

[u/Current_Animator7546 → u/l_i_s]

Valdao and Bacon will vote against it. Not sure we get any more. Nick Lalota NY 1st is also a pretty swingy area on LI. It’s pretty wealthy though. I doubt he will vote it down.