{"id":20987,"date":"2025-07-17T23:02:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-17T23:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=20987"},"modified":"2025-07-17T23:02:00","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T23:02:00","slug":"schumer-used-hours-long-tactic-to-delay-big-beautiful-bill-vote","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=20987","title":{"rendered":"Schumer Used Hours-Long Tactic To Delay \u2018Big, Beautiful Bill\u2019 Vote"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This is a seldom-used tactic that Schumer and Senate Democrats adopted as part of their larger strategy to exert pressure on Republicans, following the GOP\u2019s ongoing reluctance to engage meaningfully with much of President Trump\u2019s legislative proposals.<\/p><div class=\"rzjxg69ff3ba38de78\" ><div style=\"width:100%; max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/bolt-casino.com?r=0BFDBF1283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    <img \n      src=\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f8693ebb-2018-480f-a2f7-0096810c07f0.jpg\" \n      alt=\"200% Deposit Bonus + 10% Cashback\" \n      style=\"width:100%; height:auto; display:block; border-radius:8px; cursor:pointer;\"\n    \/>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 1201px) {\r\n.rzjxg69ff3ba38de78 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 993px) and (max-width: 1200px) {\r\n.rzjxg69ff3ba38de78 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 992px) {\r\n.rzjxg69ff3ba38de78 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 768px) {\r\n.rzjxg69ff3ba38de78 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {\r\n.rzjxg69ff3ba38de78 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\n<p>The last instance of Senate clerks being required to read an entire bill on the Senate floor occurred in 2021, when Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) objected and insisted that then-President Joe Biden\u2019s American Rescue Plan be read aloud, as noted by Fox.<\/p>\n<p>With the reading now concluded, the Senate will proceed with 20 hours of debate, evenly split between Democrats and Republicans. Senate Democrats are anticipated to utilize their entire time allocation, while Republicans are expected to use only a few hours.<\/p>\n<div class=\"google-auto-placed ap_container\"><ins class=\"adsbygoogle adsbygoogle-noablate\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9221018705729438\" data-adsbygoogle-status=\"done\" data-ad-status=\"unfilled\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"aswift_7_host\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"aswift_7\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Advertisement\" src=\"https:\/\/googleads.g.doubleclick.net\/pagead\/ads?gdpr=0&amp;client=ca-pub-9221018705729438&amp;output=html&amp;h=280&amp;adk=3258147427&amp;adf=167029623&amp;w=820&amp;abgtt=6&amp;fwrn=4&amp;fwrnh=100&amp;lmt=1752772162&amp;num_ads=1&amp;rafmt=1&amp;armr=3&amp;sem=mc&amp;pwprc=4646703388&amp;ad_type=text_image&amp;format=820x280&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fcelebys.com%2Fschumer-used-hours-long-tactic-to-delay-big-beautiful-bill-vote-3%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwY2xjawLmX_BleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBTTWJKQU9ob3d2WUd4QkwzAR5BYQz5H6dntpL5KjXFrq-PLQpjPv_XWTsdBfhwOR6b83tEBGoZWpixg-HSPA_aem_vwbJji_3UyvrKIfCnAuy5g&amp;fwr=0&amp;pra=3&amp;rh=200&amp;rw=820&amp;rpe=1&amp;resp_fmts=3&amp;wgl=1&amp;fa=27&amp;uach=WyJXaW5kb3dzIiwiMTkuMC4wIiwieDg2IiwiIiwiMTM4LjAuNzIwNC4xMDEiLG51bGwsMCxudWxsLCI2NCIsW1siTm90KUE7QnJhbmQiLCI4LjAuMC4wIl0sWyJDaHJvbWl1bSIsIjEzOC4wLjcyMDQuMTAxIl0sWyJHb29nbGUgQ2hyb21lIiwiMTM4LjAuNzIwNC4xMDEiXV0sMF0.&amp;dt=1752793251252&amp;bpp=1&amp;bdt=415&amp;idt=1&amp;shv=r20250716&amp;mjsv=m202507150101&amp;ptt=9&amp;saldr=aa&amp;abxe=1&amp;cookie=ID%3Dd947d8fbfc28d69c%3AT%3D1750381118%3ART%3D1752793250%3AS%3DALNI_MYpp_F5nfgaz8T3bTgkMX8_naz5gQ&amp;gpic=UID%3D000010e23745ceff%3AT%3D1750381118%3ART%3D1752793250%3AS%3DALNI_MaQeY0v2J68n3tcj4RhW6uSZD23oQ&amp;eo_id_str=ID%3D77c24d4442b18b6c%3AT%3D1750381118%3ART%3D1752793250%3AS%3DAA-AfjZkNbCeVr3gRc3H7b0swlzK&amp;prev_fmts=0x0%2C1200x280%2C820x280%2C820x280%2C820x280%2C820x280%2C820x280&amp;nras=2&amp;correlator=3258299551100&amp;frm=20&amp;pv=1&amp;u_tz=120&amp;u_his=1&amp;u_h=1080&amp;u_w=1920&amp;u_ah=1032&amp;u_aw=1920&amp;u_cd=24&amp;u_sd=1.1&amp;dmc=8&amp;adx=456&amp;ady=2995&amp;biw=1732&amp;bih=859&amp;scr_x=0&amp;scr_y=69&amp;eid=31093430%2C42531706%2C95362655%2C95365881%2C95366024%2C95366348%2C31093502%2C95359266%2C95366362&amp;oid=2&amp;pvsid=8152616151661757&amp;tmod=647943221&amp;uas=0&amp;nvt=1&amp;ref=https%3A%2F%2Fl.facebook.com%2F&amp;fc=1408&amp;brdim=0%2C0%2C0%2C0%2C1920%2C0%2C1920%2C1032%2C1745%2C859&amp;vis=1&amp;rsz=%7C%7Cs%7C&amp;abl=NS&amp;fu=128&amp;bc=31&amp;bz=1.1&amp;td=1&amp;tdf=2&amp;psd=W251bGwsW251bGwsbnVsbCxudWxsLCJkZXByZWNhdGVkX2thbm9uIl0sbnVsbCwzXQ..&amp;nt=1&amp;pgls=CAEaBTYuOC4y~CAA.~CAA.&amp;ifi=8&amp;uci=a!8&amp;btvi=6&amp;fsb=1&amp;dtd=170\" name=\"aswift_7\" width=\"820\" height=\"0\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\" data-google-container-id=\"a!8\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-google-query-id=\"CK23ytj_xI4DFbNGHQkdLI47JQ\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><\/ins><\/div>\n<p>A significant portion of the GOP\u2019s debate time will likely be consumed by opponents of the bill, including Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.), whose support for the final passage remains uncertain. However, Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) may face challenges beyond just Paul as the process progresses.<\/p>\n<p>Senator Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) is not expected to change his stance and endorse the final passage of the bill\u2014despite facing public disapproval from President Trump and the potential risk of a primary challenger\u2014unless substantial modifications are made to the Medicaid provisions within the legislation.<\/p>\n<p>Tillis emphasized his opposition by declaring his intention to retire at the conclusion of his term, opting to evade what could be a challenging primary contest.<\/p>\n<div class=\"google-auto-placed ap_container\"><ins class=\"adsbygoogle adsbygoogle-noablate\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9221018705729438\" data-adsbygoogle-status=\"done\" data-ad-status=\"unfilled\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"aswift_8_host\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"aswift_8\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Advertisement\" 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name=\"aswift_8\" width=\"820\" height=\"0\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\" data-google-container-id=\"a!9\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-google-query-id=\"CMrxy9j_xI4DFYlHHQkdbp0ltA\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><\/ins><\/div>\n<p>In the meantime, Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine), who supported the bill during the initial procedural vote, has also advocated for significant amendments, particularly concerning the Medicaid provider tax rate.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, there are the fiscal conservatives, who postponed Saturday night\u2019s vote while engaging in negotiations with Thune\u2014supported by Vice President JD Vance\u2014to secure an amendment that addresses the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP), which dictates the federal government\u2019s contribution to each state\u2019s Medicaid program.<\/p>\n<p>Changes to FMAP are largely unpopular among most Senate Republicans, with the exception of a group of fiscal conservatives advocating for more extensive spending reductions in the substantial legislation.<\/p>\n<div class=\"google-auto-placed ap_container\"><ins class=\"adsbygoogle adsbygoogle-noablate\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9221018705729438\" data-adsbygoogle-status=\"done\" data-ad-status=\"unfilled\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"aswift_9_host\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"aswift_9\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Advertisement\" 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