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The Senate's revised domestic policy bill faces hurdles as the parliamentarian rules that several provisions, including Medicaid and drug pricing changes, violate Senate rules for budget reconciliation, though some GOP-backed provisions remain compliant.
The Senate Parliamentarian has advised that several provisions in the Republicans' 'One Big, Beautiful Bill' violate Senate rules and would require a 60-vote threshold to pass, including measures on space transfer, asylum fees, and immigration court fees, while some provisions like AI support do not violate the Byrd Rule.
The Senate parliamentarian rejected a GOP proposal to impose a $1,000 minimum fee on asylum-seekers, marking a victory for Democrats and complicating the GOP's legislative efforts. Several other proposed immigration fees also violated Senate rules, but some provisions, like a $100 annual fee for pending asylum applications, were preserved. Meanwhile, Senate Republicans are working to pass a large legislative package by July 4, facing procedural hurdles and internal disagreements, with President Trump softening his earlier deadline. Additionally, Democratic House members condemned racist attacks against a Muslim candidate, Zohran Mamdani, amid ongoing legislative negotiations and political tensions.
The Senate Parliamentarian has advised that several provisions in the Republicans' 'One Big, Beautiful Bill' violate the Byrd Rule and would require a 60-vote threshold to pass, including measures on offshore oil and gas projects, public land sales, renewable energy fees, and geothermal leasing, among others. Democrats oppose these provisions, emphasizing adherence to Senate rules and environmental protections.
The Senate Parliamentarian has identified several provisions in the Republicans' 'One Big, Beautiful Bill' that violate the Byrd Rule, which would require a 60-vote threshold to pass. These provisions include measures affecting federal employees, border security, and agency reorganizations, highlighting concerns over the bill's compliance with Senate rules and its potential impact on federal workers and agencies.
The passage of the Big, Beautiful Bill in the Senate is imminent, with key decisions on its policy provisions being made during a crucial weekend 'Byrd Bath' to ensure it complies with budget rules, potentially affecting its timeline and the July 4 deadline.