The U.S. Senate has tentatively approved a comprehensive tax and spending bill proposed by President Donald Trump, following a crucial procedural vote that ended with a narrow margin of 51 to 49.
This late-night vote lays the groundwork for discussions on legislation aimed at extending the tax cuts from 2017 and increasing military and border security funding.
The approval came after intense Republican negotiations to secure the necessary votes, despite significant opposition from Democrats, who argue that the bill benefits the wealthy at the expense of social programs.
Independent analysts have warned that the legislation could add trillions of dollars to the national debt, while the President expressed his satisfaction with the outcome, calling it a “big victory.”