Senate votes on GOP’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ amid negative polling
President Donald Trump is voicing his support for the GOP’s ambitious spending and tax cut bill as it faces a crucial vote in the Senate. In a social media post just hours before the Senate began voting on Monday, the president expressed his enthusiasm for the legislation, calling it a “ONE GREAT BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL.”
The bill, which Trump is pushing to pass Congress and land on his desk by July 4, encompasses a range of Trump’s campaign promises and second-term priorities. It includes measures such as extending the 2017 tax cuts, eliminating taxes on tips and overtime pay, allocating funds for border security, and implementing his tough stance on immigration.
Despite Trump’s optimism, recent national surveys indicate that the American public is not entirely on board with the bill. In a Fox News poll, respondents opposed the federal budget legislation by a significant 21-point margin. Other polls from the Washington Post, Pew Research, and Quinnipiac University also showed the bill underwater in terms of public approval.
Democrats are pointing out key issues with the bill, particularly the proposed restructuring of Medicaid and cuts to food stamps. These changes were made to offset the costs of extending Trump’s tax cuts from 2017. The bill introduces new regulations, including work requirements for Medicaid coverage seekers, which have sparked controversy and criticism.
On the other hand, Republicans are criticizing Democrats for voting to increase taxes on most Americans. The partisan divide over the bill is evident in the polls, with a majority of Republicans supporting it while Democrats and independents are largely opposed.
Despite efforts to educate the public on the bill’s contents, a significant portion of respondents in the Fox News poll felt that it would negatively impact their families. While some believed the bill would be beneficial, a sizable portion remained uncertain about its effects.
As the Senate prepares to make its decision on the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” the nation awaits the outcome of this significant legislative milestone. With the future of tax cuts, immigration policies, and social welfare programs at stake, the Senate’s vote will have far-reaching implications for Americans across the country.
