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Ol Janx Spirit

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6. It will not pass in its present form--that seems clear. The changes the Senate will make will...

Reply to drray23 (Original post)

Wed Jun 4, 2025, 11:16 AM

Jun 2025

...make it an ever harder bill to reconcile and pass in the House. Add to that: it looks highly unlikely many of the worst provisions will pass reconciliation muster and make it through the Byrd Rule, so Republicans will be forced to either break it up or "go nuclear" on the filibuster. It is One Big Beautiful Mess.

When all is said and done they will pass something--or multiple somethings--truly horrible for the American people. That is the one thing that is certain.

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What are the odds that the gop cant pass the BBB [View all] drray23 Jun 2025 OP

GOP squandering their trifecta after all this hype would be news bucolic_frolic Jun 2025 #1

Absolutely no way it passes without significant changes from the language in Wiz Imp Jun 2025 #11

Something will likely pass, whether watered down or even more austere. All trump needs is a bill to claim victory. Silent Type Jun 2025 #2

I think it'll pass in a slightly modified form. subterranean Jun 2025 #3

I expect it to pass. GOP is full of cowards who won't stand up for the people Attilatheblond Jun 2025 #4

I don't think they will pass it SARose Jun 2025 #5

It will not pass in its present form--that seems clear. The changes the Senate will make will... Ol Janx Spirit Jun 2025 #6

Well Said! Good analysis! Wiz Imp Jun 2025 #9

Post removed Post removed Jun 2025 #7

I can guarantee you ZERO (That's 0) Democrats will vote for this bill. Wiz Imp Jun 2025 #8

Marge Greene admitted she wouldn't have voted for the bill if she'd read it. CrispyQ Jun 2025 #10