The Republican-controlled Senate narrowly approved a sweeping Trump-endorsed rescission bill that slashes nearly $9 billion in previously approved federal spending—including full defunding of PBS and NPR and deep cuts to U.S. foreign aid—by a razor-thin 51–48 vote during a late-night vote.
The measure advanced through a late-night vote-a-rama.
Only two GOP senators—Susan Collins (R‑ME) and Lisa Murkowski (R‑AK)—sided with Democrats to try to block Trump’s efforts to restore fiscal sanity.
Democrat Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN) was notably absent from the vote — her staff citing a hospital stay “out of an abundance of caution,” according to Politico.
Vice President JD Vance broke tie votes in committee motions—but wasn’t needed on the final tally.
Because the Senate made minor changes to the bill, it now heads back to the House for final approval, where Speaker Mike Johnson is expected to fast-track the vote.
President Trump is poised to sign the bill into law by Friday, delivering yet another blow to the radical globalist agenda that has drained American taxpayer dollars for far too long.
BREAKING: The Senate votes to pass President Trump’s historic plan to Defund PBS and NPR!
The rescission package will go back to the House for a final vote. pic.twitter.com/9EbEeC2DGn
— Media Research Center (@theMRC) July 17, 2025
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