The U.S. Capitol constructing in Washington on July 14, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Occasions
Vice President JD Vance on July 15 solid a tie-breaking vote to advance a bundle that will rescind $9 billion in funding for the federal authorities, a trimmed-down model of President Donald Trump’s $9.4 billion rescissions request.
Lawmakers superior the invoice previous a key procedural hurdle in a 51–50 vote. Three Republicans, together with Sens. Susan Collins (R-Maine), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), and Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) voted in opposition to advancing the laws. The vote was held open for almost half an hour after Sen. Dave McCormick’s (R-Pa.) “Sure” vote introduced the laws to 50–50 earlier than Vance arrived.