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Senator Tillis threatens GOP reconciliation bill passage

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Senator Thom Tillis has declared he will not vote for the current budget reconciliation bill, jeopardizing its passage in the Senate. His opposition stems from concerns over the bill's funding, particularly a $1 billion allocation for the Secret Service which includes renovations for the East Wing ballroom. Tillis is also reportedly upset by the ouster of Senator Bill Cassidy and believes the bill's timing could negatively impact Senator John Cornyn's primary runoff election. AI

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Senator Tillis threatens GOP reconciliation bill passage

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Hans Nichols ·

    Scoop: Tillis pops up against GOP's new reconciliation bill

    <p>Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) has told his colleagues in unequivocal terms that he will not vote for the <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/23/dhs-funding-house-senate-budget-talks-reconciliation" target="_blank">budget reconciliation bill</a> if the Senate considers it this w…

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