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Senate Republicans seek major changes to House-passed Trump budget bill

Republicans in the House narrowly passed President Donald Trump's budget blueprint with a vote of 217-215 after overcoming conservative objections.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune indicated the budget process will be long and difficult, suggesting adjustments are needed for it to align with Trump's plan.
Concerns about tax cuts and Medicaid cuts were voiced, with multiple Senators emphasizing the need for permanence in tax policy and warning about the impact on health care.
Democrats criticized the proposed budget for potential large cuts to Medicaid, affecting vulnerable populations and health care providers.

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Elon Musk issues warning about Donald Trump-backed GOP budget bill

The resolution seeks to allocate hundreds of billions of dollars in additional spending on defense, border security and energy.

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Chuck Schumer blasts Republican budget blueprint

FILE - Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of N.Y., calls on a reporter, Feb. 19, 2025, after a Senate policy luncheon on Capitol Hill in Washington.(Jacquelyn Martin / AP)Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) said the Republican budget resolution, which passed the U.S. House 217-215 with one Republican defection, will “gut health care and give tax breaks to the super-wealthy.”“I want to focus on the House blueprint,” Schumer said at a vi…

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Republicans Are Freaking Out About Trump’s Budget After Voting for It

Republicans are suddenly not so pleased with their reconciliation bill win.

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GOP tax chief voiced ‘huge concern’ over Senate tax plan at White House meeting

Ways and Means Chair Jason Smith raised questions about whether a Senate accounting tactic would be OK'd in the chamber.

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Senate Republicans Will Force 'Major' Changes In House GOP Budget

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) was reminded how small his House majority is when, on Tuesday, February 25, a spending bill narrowly passed in a 217-215 vote. The bill didn't receive any Democratic votes at all, but only one Republican, Rep. Thomas Massey of Kentucky, voted "no."Had there been a few more GOP defections, the bill would not have passed. And now, according to Politico, the bill faces another hurdle: Senate Republicans.In an artic…

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Showdown brewing as House spending bill faces uphill climb with Senate Republicans

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) was reminded how small his House majority is when, on Tuesday, February 25, a spending bill narrowly passed in a 217-215 vote. The bill didn't receive any Democratic votes at all, but only one Republican, Rep. Thomas Massey of Kentucky, voted "no."Had there been a few more GOP defections, the bill would not have passed. And now, according to Politico, the bill faces another hurdle: Senate Republicans.In a…

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