The U.S. Senate descended into chaos on Monday as lawmakers wrestled over the controversial $3 trillion Trump spending bill, with heated debates, slow amendment votes, and growing opposition from both parties.
Dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill” by former President Donald Trump, the legislation aims to extend expiring tax cuts, increase military funding, and support mass deportations—while also slashing key social programs like Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act.
According to a report by AFP, the bill would remove nearly $1 trillion in subsidized healthcare, pushing 12 million Americans out of insurance coverage by 2034. At the same time, it adds more than $3.3 trillion to the national debt.
Senate progress came to a crawl during a prolonged “vote-a-rama” session, as members filed endless amendments. Democrats accused Republicans of stalling to avoid key votes, while Republican leaders tried to hold together a fragile majority.
“They’re just stalling,” said Democratic leader Chuck Schumer. “But we’re pushing forward, amendment after amendment.”
The bill’s unpopularity is historic, with polls showing resistance across nearly every demographic group. Critics say it redistributes wealth from the poor to the rich and devastates safety-net programs.
Adding fuel to the fire, Elon Musk—Trump’s former aide—publicly blasted the bill and the Republican Party, calling it “debt slavery” and urging voters to form a new political movement.
“They campaign on reducing spending but vote to explode the debt. It’s a betrayal,” Musk posted on social media.
Despite Trump’s influence, several Republican senators including Rand Paul and Thom Tillis are already signaling their disapproval. The bill faces a crucial House vote next, where moderates and fiscal conservatives remain divided.
With Independence Day approaching, Trump is pushing to finalize the bill this week. However, analysts warn that rushing such a massive package through Congress without bipartisan consensus could backfire politically.
Whether the bill passes or crumbles, one thing is clear—it has ignited one of the most intense legislative battles of the decade.
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