Tangle The "Big Beautiful Bill" gets a Byrd bath.
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Jun 26, 2025 In a recent discussion, the fallout from Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough's ruling on the "Big Beautiful Bill" takes center stage, highlighting key provisions that have been struck down, such as SNAP restrictions and public land sales. The episode delves into the implications of these decisions and the rising frustrations from Republican lawmakers. Additionally, listeners learn about the potential financial impacts of losing crucial healthcare provisions, while playful anecdotes, like Goliath the tortoise's birthday, lighten the serious legislative topics.
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Byrd Rule Limits Reconciliation Scope
- The Byrd Rule limits reconciliation bills to budget-related provisions to preserve Senate deliberation traditions.
- Non-budgetary provisions cannot pass under reconciliation, requiring broader Senate support or removal.
Right's Reaction to Parliamentarian
- Republicans are frustrated by the parliamentarian blocking key priorities but unwilling to overrule her.
- Removal of provisions shrinks the bill and complicates achieving promised budget savings.
Left Supports Enforcing Byrd Rule
- Democrats praise the parliamentarian for enforcing the Byrd Rule against reckless provisions.
- Concerns remain that Republicans might override these rulings to pass controversial measures.