U.S. Senate Republicans Clash Over $3.3 Trillion Tax-Cut and Spending Bill

Early on Tuesday morning, U.S. Senate Republicans continued their efforts to pass President Trump's tax-cut and spending bill, despite internal disagreements over its potential $3.3 trillion impact on national debt. The marathon vote-a-rama session, which featured frequent amendments, marked an arcane process bypassing regular Senate rules.

Senators have faced challenges in determining amendment compliance with budgetary regulations. While Senate Majority Leader John Thune expressed hope for a resolution, the vote's passage remained uncertain. The bill's cost estimate by the Congressional Budget Office has stirred political discord among Republicans and Democrats alike.

The legislation includes contentious issues like prohibitions on Medicaid funding for gender transitions, increased immigration funding, and a significant debt ceiling rise. The legislation must pass both Senate and House, navigating sharp divides over healthcare and fiscal sustainability.

(With inputs from agencies.)