Timeline of the Big Beautiful Bill (BBB)

July 3–4, 2025: House Vote and Presidential Response

βœ… June 20–24, 2025: Draft Finalization & Committee Reviews

  • Republican lawmakers finalize the 940-page Big Beautiful Bill.
  • Key provisions are introduced to overhaul taxes, Medicaid, energy subsidies, and immigration laws.
  • Senate Budget and Finance Committees fast-track the bill, skipping extended public hearings.

πŸ—£ June 25–27, 2025: Public Outcry & First Senate Reactions

  • Democratic senators and progressive groups blast the bill for lack of transparency.
  • Governors from Pennsylvania, California, and New York publicly condemn proposed Medicaid and SNAP cuts.
  • Protests erupt outside Senate offices in D.C. and key battleground states.

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πŸ“’ June 28, 2025: Senate Debates Begin

  • The bill is formally introduced on the Senate floor.
  • GOP Senate leaders praise the bill as a β€œpatriotic, pro-growth package.”
  • Democrats respond with fiery speeches, calling it β€œcruel, rushed, and reckless.”

⏳ June 30, 2025: Vote-a-Rama Begins

  • Senate begins a β€œvote-a-rama” β€” a non-stop round of amendment votes.
  • Democrats invoke rare procedural move to read the entire bill aloud, delaying debate by hours.
  • Multiple amendments are introduced, including ones aimed at restoring Medicaid protections and preserving clean energy credits.

βš–οΈ July 1, 2025: Tensions Peak

  • Republicans accuse Democrats of β€œobstruction politics.”
  • Senate session extends past midnight with over 30 amendments voted on.
  • The final draft is likely to reach a floor vote in the next 24 to 48 hours.

πŸ”œ Expected: July 2–3, 2025: Final Senate Vote

  • GOP aims for a final up-or-down vote by July 2, ahead of the Independence Day recess.
  • If passed, the bill will be sent immediately to the House of Representatives, where leadership is already preparing for a vote.

🚨 If Passed: July 3–4, 2025: House Vote and Presidential Response

  • The House may hold an emergency session to vote before July 4.
  • Former President Trump is expected to publicly praise the bill and urge fast signing.
  • Protests and rallies are expected nationwide regardless of the outcome.

🧠 Quick Summary

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DateEvent Summary
June 20–24Bill drafted and finalized in committees
June 25–27Opposition builds, governors and public protest
June 28Senate floor debates officially begin
June 30Vote-a-rama and read-aloud tactic delay
July 1Intense amendment votes and public backlash
July 2–3Final Senate vote expected
July 3–4Potential House vote and public reaction