Trump hails ‘great, big, beautiful’ Senate win on tax and spending bill, thanks GOP loyalists

US President Donald Trump on Sunday praised Senate Republicans for advancing what he called the “great, Big, Beautiful Bill” — a sweeping package of tax cuts, spending reductions and deportation funding — crediting key conservative senators for securing the narrow procedural win.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump singled out Sens. Rick Scott, Mike Lee, Ron Johnson, and Cynthia Lummis for their role in moving the legislation forward in a dramatic late-night vote.

“They, along with all of the other Republican patriots who voted for the bill, are people who truly love our country!” Trump wrote.


He described the Senate action as a “great victory” and signaled strong support for the bill’s goals, listing a host of priorities he said the legislation would help advance: growing the economy, cutting wasteful spending, strengthening the U.S. military and veterans’ services, securing the southern border, and safeguarding the Second Amendment.

“As President of the USA, I am proud of them all,” Trump added, saying “God bless America & make America great again!!!”

Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' narrowly clears Senate vote

The procedural vote took place in the late hours of Saturday after a marathon session that saw the bill — a 940-page document released just before midnight Friday — survive its first hurdle in the Senate.

The 51-49 vote clears the way for formal debate and amendments on the floor. Vice President JD Vance was present in the chamber in case a tie-breaker was needed.

Two Republicans, Sens. Thom Tillis of North Carolina and Rand Paul of Kentucky, broke ranks and voted against proceeding. All Democrats opposed the motion.

The bill at the center of the vote combines a series of Trump-era economic and immigration priorities, including an extension of $3.8 trillion in tax cuts, new breaks such as tax-free tips, and $350 billion in national security funding with an emphasis on border enforcement and deportation operations.

To offset revenue losses, the bill proposes steep cuts to Medicaid, food assistance, and green energy subsidies — provisions that have triggered alarm even among some Republican lawmakers. The White House issued a statement Saturday backing the bill, calling it “a critical step” in advancing Trump’s domestic policy agenda.

Yet the package remains politically fraught. Billionaire Elon Musk, a former Trump ally, blasted the plan as “utterly insane and destructive,” warning of mass job losses and long-term economic harm.

Senate Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, have condemned the rushed process, accusing Republicans of “sneaking through” a bill without proper scrutiny. Schumer is expected to demand a full reading of the text, which could delay proceedings by hours.

Further complicating matters are unresolved disputes over Medicaid cuts and the SALT (State and Local Tax) deduction cap, a key issue for lawmakers from high-tax states. The revised Senate version includes a five-year cap at $40,000, but dissatisfaction lingers on both sides of the aisle.

The final bill would still need to pass the full Senate and return to the House, where support is shaky. Speaker Mike Johnson has told lawmakers to stay on call, but several House Republicans have voiced concerns. Rep. David Valadao of California said Sunday he remains opposed.

With the July 4 deadline set by Trump approaching, the next 72 hours are expected to be crucial. Republican leaders are pushing hard to avoid another public setback after weeks of internal wrangling.

(With inputs from AP)