Senate advances Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ to a final vote as early as Monday

The Senate voted late Saturday to advance President Donald Trump's Big Beautiful Bill, pushing the tax and spending measure toward a final vote as early as Monday.    

All but two Republicans voted to advance the centerpiece legislation in a 51 to 49 tally as both chambers of Congress scrambled to get the legislation completed by July 4 .

The vote faced hours of delay as Republicans ironed out last-minute details and negotiated support. 

The two Republicans who voted against advancing the package were Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, who opposed raising the debt limit and Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), who opposed Medicaid reforms