In an extensive legislative session marked by strong tensions, the United States Senate approved by a narrow margin the federal budget bill promoted by the Trump administration.
The vote, which resulted in a 50-50 tie, was decided by Vice President JD Vance, who acted as president of the Senate, allowing one of the most ambitious initiatives of the president's second term to move forward.
The budget package, which must now return to the House of Representatives for final review, constitutes the operational basis for fulfilling several of Donald Trump's campaign promises. The proposal includes a combination of tax cuts, restrictions on social spending, and significant investment in border and immigration security.
In line with the conservative agenda, the document seeks to consolidate an economic model that incentivizes production and employment through lower tax pressure, while strengthening state control over illegal immigration and reducing the scope of welfare programs.
The approved bill includes a tax cut totaling an estimated 4.5 trillion dollars over the next decade, making the 2017 tax reductions permanent and adding new incentives, such as eliminating taxes on tips. This reform aims to boost domestic consumption and provide greater predictability for the private sector.
