Tax Bill Defeat Reveals Split Between Senate, House Republicans

Aug. 1, 2024, 8:23 PM UTC

The $78 billion bipartisan tax package that failed to clear a test vote in the Senate Thursday revealed some divisions between House and Senate Republicans that could spell trouble next year.

The package of business breaks and a more generous child tax credit was crafted by House Ways and Means Committee Chair Jason Smith (R-Mo.) and Senate Finance Chair Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and passed in the House in January, but ultimately received little GOP support in the Senate.

Senate Republicans cited seeing a chance to get better leverage on a bill next year if they win control of the Senate ...

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