Trump wants to get along with Congress. But they don’t always make it easy for him.
And President Trump made one demand of Congress that sent them in full panic mode.
Trump Urges Congress to Pass “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” Before Holiday Break
President Donald Trump issued a firm directive to congressional Republicans on Tuesday, demanding that they stay in Washington and finalize the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” before the July 4th recess. With the Senate facing a tight deadline this week, Trump emphasized the urgency of passing the legislation, a cornerstone of his 2025 agenda, as he departed for the NATO summit in The Hague.
“Work with the House so they can pick it up, and pass it, IMMEDIATELY. NO ONE GOES ON VACATION UNTIL IT’S DONE,” Trump declared on Truth Social, pressing lawmakers to remain focused.
He reiterated his call for unity, adding, “Now that we have made PEACE abroad, we must finish the job here at home by passing ‘THE GREAT, BIG, BEAUTIFUL BILL,’ and getting the Bill to my desk, ASAP. It will be a Historic Present for THE GREAT PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.”
Donald J. Trump Truth Social 06.24.25 10:07 AM EST pic.twitter.com/GIWp18aoQU
— Commentary Donald J. Trump Posts From Truth Social (@TrumpDailyPosts) June 24, 2025
The bill, touted as Trump’s signature legislative achievement of the year, combines strengthened border security, an extension of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, tax exemptions for tips and overtime pay, significant spending reductions, and a range of conservative priorities.
While the House passed its version last month, the Senate’s revisions have sparked contention, threatening to derail progress.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) aligned with Trump’s urgency, stating, “We will remain here until this reconciliation bill is passed. By placing it on President Trump’s desk by the 4th of July, we will be ensuring that future generations of Americans can live in safety and prosperity.”
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) also urged flexibility among House Republicans, signaling intense negotiations ahead.
However, the Senate’s changes have drawn sharp criticism. The Senate Finance Committee’s decision to remove the House’s state and local tax (SALT) deduction deal has frustrated blue-state Republicans, who called it a nonstarter.
Additionally, the Senate scaled back cuts to green-energy subsidies from the Biden-era Inflation Reduction Act.
Fiscal conservative Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) voiced his frustration on X, listing grievances with the Senate’s version:
“The OBBB is now 1) increasing deficits a LOT than the House bill, 2) watering down termination of the Green New Scam to less than 50%, 3) watering down food stamp reforms, 4) taking out HSA [health care savings account] expansion, 5) gutting our (weak) effort to stop rogue judges, & 6) more… so… NOT GOOD.” Roy vowed not to support the bill in its current form.
The OBBB is now 1) increasing deficits a LOT than the House bill, 2) watering down termination of the Green New Scam to less than 50%, 3) watering down food stamp reforms, 4) taking out HSA expansion, 5) gutting our (weak) effort to stop rogue judges, & 6) more… so… NOT GOOD. pic.twitter.com/BUJsAmbqcG
— Chip Roy (@chiproytx) June 23, 2025
Other fiscal hawks, including Sens. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Rand Paul (R-Ky.), and Rick Scott (R-Fla.), echoed concerns about the bill’s deficit impact, while Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) raised issues with its Medicaid reforms.
With a slim 53-47 Senate majority, Republicans can afford only three defections, assuming full attendance, making every vote critical.
As the Senate scrambles to reconcile differences and the House awaits the revised bill, Trump’s call to action looms large. The outcome will determine whether Congress delivers what he calls a “Historic Present” for Americans or faces a stalemate heading into the holiday.
Stay tuned to the Conservative Column.
