Vice President JD Vance is on cloud nine! He issued a nine-word statement minutes after the U.S. Senate passed President Donald Trump’s ambitious and controversial “Big Beautiful Bill.” Taking to X ( formerly Twitter), JD Vance said that it was a “big win” for the American people.
“Massive tax cuts, especially no tax on tips and overtime,” wrote Vance. “And most importantly, big money for border security.” The bill’s passage marks a significant victory for Trump’s administration as it pushes forward with an aggressive policy agenda ahead of the 2026 midterms.
In addition, after the bill passed a critical stage, as of June 30, 2025, it won a narrow mostly party-line 51–50 vote Among the 940-page bill’s most talked-about provisions are the elimination of federal income tax on tips and overtime pay, a sweeping set of tax cuts, and a large funding package for border security initiatives.
The Big Beautiful Bill kicks 1.4 MILLION illegal immigrants off Medicaid.
For too long, Americans have been paying for the welfare of people who shouldn’t even be in our country.
Today, the Senate voted to end that.
And yes—this DID make it into the final draft of the bill. 🧵
— Senator Eric Schmitt (@SenEricSchmitt) July 1, 2025
As per The Express, JD Vance played an essential role in the passage of the bill after the vote was at a 50-50 split. Despite the celebration on the Republican side, the path to approval was anything but smooth. Several prominent GOP senators, including Thom Tillis (NC), Susan Collins (ME), and Rand Paul (KY), initially opposed the bill. Many said that the “Big Beautiful Bill” would only benefit the wealthy people of the country and not the needy or poor category.
Massive tax cuts, especially no tax on tips and overtime. And most importantly, big money for border security.
This is a big win for the American people.
— JD Vance (@JDVance) July 1, 2025
The final moments before the verdict were marked by immense tension, as multiple Democratic senators loudly shouted “no” as their votes were recorded. Independent Senator Angus King (ME) crossed the aisle after the vote to confront Republicans, audibly saying, “Shame on you guys.”
✅ PASSED: @VP casts the deciding vote as the Senate approves the One Big Beautiful Bill — moving it back to the House and one step closer to President Trump’s desk. pic.twitter.com/zAcMgrxS0z
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) July 1, 2025
On the other hand, Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, who initially planned to vote nay on the bill, switched her vote to yes. Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin issued a chilling statement following the vote, accusing President Donald Trump and Senate Republicans, including JD Vance, of betraying Americans who were hopeful of fair play.
“Donald Trump and Senate Republicans have sent a clear message to the American people: your kids, your job, and your elderly relatives don’t matter,” Martin said. “ He seemed furious as he termed the bill “one of the worst” in history.
As per CNN, Donald Trump and his infamous administration believe the program will help people as it is bound to make $4 trillion in tax cuts.
But, Ken Martin noted that the Big Beautiful Bill is an alleged scheme to steal from working folks, struggling families, and even from nursing homes, only to give away tax benefits to the pre-existing rich folks in the country. “Billionaires don’t need more help. Working families do,” Martin concluded. “Democrats will stand shoulder to shoulder with everyday Americans to defeat this agenda — and the politicians behind it — in 2026.”
The bill now heads back to the House for final approval, with President Trump pushing for it to reach his desk before the July 4th celebrations, which marks America’s 249th Independence Day of the United States from Great Britain in 1776.
For now, the bill has passed the Senate, which is one critical stage, but it has not yet become law. Meanwhile, Democrats have vowed to rally against the bill in upcoming elections. If this bill becomes a law before Independence Day, it will be one of the biggest defining terms for Donald Trump in his second term.
