Republicans push through Trump’s 'big beautiful' tax breaks as JD Vance breaks tie

The bill includes $4.5tn in tax cuts, according to the latest analysis

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., rushes from the chamber to his office as he struggles with Republicans opposed to President Donald Trump's signature bill of big tax breaks and spending cuts, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, July 1, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Senate Republicans have pushed through Donald Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill on the narrowest of votes, despite opposition from Democrats and their own ranks after a turbulent overnight session.

Vice president JD Vance broke a 50-50 tie to push the bill over the top. The three Republicans opposing the bill were Thom Tillis, Susan Collins and Rand Paul.