Senate rulekeeper deals blows to revised 'Big, beautiful bill'

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Source: Politico

06/29/2025 11:42 AM EDT


The Senate’s rewritten domestic policy bill faces new hurdles after the parliamentarian advised senators Sunday that several provisions violate the chamber’s strict rules for budget reconciliation bills.

The rulings, released in a memo from Democrats on the Senate Budget Committee, come as Senate Republicans are still trying to ensure they have the votes for final passage of their signature legislation.

Two provisions added to the bill just days ago — and tailored specifically to boost Medicaid payments to Alaska and Hawaii — have been ruled to violate the Senate’s Byrd rule. That limits what can pass through the reconciliation process with a simple majority.

GOP leaders had hoped the Medicaid provisions focused on non-contiguous states, along with other Alaska-friendly changes, would be enough to win the vote of Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska). She had voiced concerns over deep cuts to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Murkowski voted to move forward with the bill Saturday night after making committee chairs and leadership sweat.

Read more: https://www.politico.com/news/2025/06/29/megabill-byrd-alaska-megabill-parliamentarian-00431730

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TALLY OF ITEMS STRIPPED BY PARLIAMENTARIAN SO FAR (plus the OP)

(Agriculture Committee) - https://www.democraticunderground.com/10143482891
(Banking, Environmental, Armed Services Committees) - https://www.democraticunderground.com/10143482360
(Judiciary Committee) - https://www.democraticunderground.com/10143483730
(Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs) - https://www.democraticunderground.com/10143484256
(Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs) - https://www.democraticunderground.com/10143484336
(Energy and Natural Resources Committee) - https://www.democraticunderground.com/10143485062
(Health, Education, Labor and Pensions) - https://www.democraticunderground.com/10143486073
(Health, Education, Labor and Pensions) - https://www.democraticunderground.com/10143486091
(Health, Education, Labor and Pensions) - https://www.democraticunderground.com/10143486329
(Judiciary Committee) - https://www.democraticunderground.com/10143487149