Lion Heart 15,041 Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 Updated at 1:49 a.m. ET The Senate narrowly approved a $1.4 trillion tax overhaul early Saturday morning following a day of procedural delays and frustration. The legislation, which would cut the top corporate tax rate to 20 percent and lower taxes for most individuals, narrowly passed in a vote of 51-49. Tennessee Republican Bob Corker was the only Republican to vote against the legislation, joining all 48 Democrats in opposing the sweeping overhaul of the nation's tax laws. Passage of the tax bill is a significant victory for Republicans who have struggled to fulfill many key legislative promises. The success followed a dramatic day as lawmakers anxiously awaited a final version of the bill. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell told reporters early in the day Friday that he believed that there were enough votes to pass the tax bill, but it took Republicans until late in the evening to make sure the bill conformed to strict Senate budget rules. McConnell's sudden certainty marked a dramatic shift after a number of Republicans on Thursday threatened to oppose the bill over fears that the steep tax cuts could add trillions to the deficit over time. McConnell worked around the clock to satisfy their demands, and a number of high-profile holdouts on the legislation said they expected a new version of the bill would satisfy a wide range of GOP demands. Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake, once one of the firm holdouts because of concerns over the deficit, tweeted he would support the bill after getting assurances from the White House and Senate GOP leaders that they would work on legislation related to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, which President Trump ordered to be rescinded earlier this year. Maine Republican Susan Collins also announced that she would vote yes after extracting several concessions. The new bill will include her request to allow taxpayers to write off up to $10,000 in property taxes paid to state and local governments. READ FULL https://www.npr.org/2017/12/01/567758536/mcconnell-says-gop-has-enough-votes-to-pass-tax-bill-friday?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=npr&utm_term=nprnews&utm_content=202902 ▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lion Heart 15,041 Posted December 2, 2017 Author Share Posted December 2, 2017 Democrats were given the entire Tax Bill (400+ pages) 2 hours before the vote. Some of the amendments were not even readable. ▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan Is My Name 453 Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 You're sh*tting me. Jesus Christ. I'm so done with this hellhole of a country tbh. Haroon is coming to kill me D: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoHeaven23 35,007 Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 2018 can't come soon enough Vote DEMOCRAT Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimisaMonster 31,073 Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 What a flop...heres to helping the rich and punishing the poor Stream my new single, 💜"Heartbeat"💜, on Spotify! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lion Heart 15,041 Posted December 2, 2017 Author Share Posted December 2, 2017 This bill now heads back to the House for a vote. Some changes may happen, then Trump signs this. ▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morphine Prince 109,655 Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 Remember this next year when you’re voting. They will rue this day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altair 2,003 Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 4 minutes ago, Lion Heart said: This bill now heads back to the House for a vote. Some changes may happen, then Trump signs this. Why is it going back to the house? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lion Heart 15,041 Posted December 2, 2017 Author Share Posted December 2, 2017 ▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morphine Prince 109,655 Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 1 minute ago, Altair said: Why is it going back to the house? House and Senate must agree on the final version of a bill so it can go to the president. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lion Heart 15,041 Posted December 2, 2017 Author Share Posted December 2, 2017 1 minute ago, Altair said: Why is it going back to the house? Because The House version is a bit different than the Senate version. They work some of the differences out, make some changes, and then vote on that. Once they do that, the Tax Bill will head to Trump's desk where he signs it. ▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lion Heart 15,041 Posted December 2, 2017 Author Share Posted December 2, 2017 *Pretends to be shocked* ▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altair 2,003 Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 4 minutes ago, Morphine Prince said: House and Senate must agree on the final version of a bill so it can go to the president. 4 minutes ago, Lion Heart said: Because The House version is a bit different than the Senate version. They work some of the differences out, make some changes, and then vote on that. Once they do that, the Tax Bill will head to Trump's desk where he signs it. Thank you guys! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstreak 6,653 Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 Take a moment to think of just flexibility, love, and trust~ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PunkTheFunk 125,703 Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 A mess, a kii, an inefficient congress that puts special interests above the well-being of American citizens Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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