Schumer strips ‘big, beautiful bill’ name from Trump’s spending package
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., made a bold move by forcing a name change for President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” just moments before the legislative package passed the Senate. During the session, Schumer raised a point of order against the bill’s title, which was originally named the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” He argued that the title violated the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, commonly known as the “Byrd Rule.”
As a result of Schumer’s point of order, the title of the bill was changed to simply “the act.” Schumer expressed his belief that the bill was not beautiful at all, calling it the “big ugly betrayal” instead. He criticized the bill, claiming that it would result in millions losing health insurance, jobs disappearing, people getting sick and dying, children going hungry, and the national debt skyrocketing to unprecedented levels.
Schumer’s decision to change the name of the bill was not aimed at irritating President Trump, but rather at revealing the truth about the bill’s impact on the American people. He emphasized that the bill’s consequences would be far-reaching and detrimental to many individuals and families across the country.
Despite Schumer’s efforts, the Senate narrowly passed Trump’s $3.3 trillion spending package by a 51-50 vote, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tiebreaking vote. No Senate Democrats supported the legislation, and three Republican senators, including Thom Tills of North Carolina, opposed it.
The bill now moves back to the House for final approval, where Congress must reconcile differences between the Senate and House versions, particularly regarding Medicaid. Republican leaders are aiming to send the bill to the president’s desk by July 4th.
In conclusion, Schumer’s strategic move to change the name of the bill highlights the intense debate and division surrounding President Trump’s spending package. The bill’s passage in the Senate sets the stage for further negotiations and deliberations as Congress works to finalize the legislation.
