Schumer forces full reading of 940-page GOP bill to delay Senate vote

Senate Democrats, led by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, are gearing up to make life difficult for their Republican counterparts as they push forward with President Donald Trump’s ambitious legislative agenda. Schumer has announced his plan to stall the progress of the GOP’s 940-page bill by forcing clerks to read the entire text aloud on the Senate floor before any debate can take place.

This move is intended to slow down the legislative process and give Democrats more time to fully analyze the contents of the bill. While it may delay the proceedings for up to 15 hours, ultimately, Senate Republicans are determined to move forward with their agenda.

Staffers have already been seen preparing for the marathon reading session, which is expected to begin soon. Following the reading, there will be 20 hours of debate, during which Democrats and Republicans will have the opportunity to voice their opinions on the bill. The process will culminate in a “vote-a-rama,” where amendments can be proposed and voted on.

Despite the Democrats’ efforts to drag out the process, Republicans remain steadfast in their commitment to passing the bill. Some GOP senators have expressed reservations about certain provisions, particularly related to Medicaid and land sales, and will continue to work to shape the final version of the legislation.

This showdown between the two parties echoes a similar standoff in 2021 when Senate Democrats, then in the majority, faced off against Republicans over the American Rescue Act. At that time, Senator Ron Johnson insisted on the entire bill being read aloud, prompting a similar standoff.

As the drama unfolds in the Senate, all eyes are on the lawmakers as they navigate the complex legislative process. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.

Written by Alex Miller, a writer for Fox News Digital covering the U.S. Senate.