Vice President JD Vance's vote broke the tie to achieve approval. After weeks of uncertainty, blackmail, threats, and a marathon in the final hours, the United States Senate has given green light this Tuesday to the processing of the well-known Big Beautiful Bill,

Republican infighting defined a caustic debate that saw significant opposition to Medicaid cuts, which could define the 2026 midterm elections

At some 887 pages, the legislation is a sprawling collection of tax breaks, spending cuts and other Republican priorities, including new money for national defense and deportations.