Thune says he won't overrule Senate referee on Medicaid cuts

Capito: Changes to Big Beautiful Bill Medicaid provisions create tighter timeline for passage

CHARLESTON – Potentially putting a damper on a planned vote today but easing the minds of concerned groups, the U.S. Senate parliamentarian put a block on several proposed changes to Medicaid.

Thune Won't Fire the Senate Parliamentarian, JD Vance Can Step In

Senate Majority Leader Thune has stated he will not fire the Parliamentarian who is gutting the BBB. There is a possibility that JD Vance can step in and overrule her, but it would cause problems. However, many of the stricken provisions can be brought into compliance with minor technical changes, according to GOP lawmakers. So, […] The post Thune Won’t Fire the Senate Parliamentarian, JD Vance Can Step In appeared first on www.independentsentin…

Move to Bar Medicaid Funding of Trans Surgeries Nixed by Senate Parliamentarian, Drawing GOP Wrath

As it stands now in the Senate, the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act would not prohibit Medicaid funding of transgender surgeries.

GOP Lawmakers Erupt After Unelected Senate Parliamentarian Guts Key Provisions from Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” — But Senate Majority Leader Thune Refuses to Overrule Decision | The Gateway Pundit | by Jim Hᴏft

The unelected Senate Parliamentarian has once again proven the D.C.

NEW: Top GOP Senator Refuses To Fire 'Senate Referee,' Dooming Trump's 'Big, Beautiful' Bill

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) is refusing to fire or overrule the Senate’s current parliamentarian, who was appointed by Harry Reid, despite the fact that she continues to strike items from the Trump-backed “Big Beautiful Bill.” Conservatives reacted with fury on Thursday after Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough ruled several key reforms and tweaks to Medicaid in the Senate GOP’s version were not in accordance with Senate rul…

Sen. Thune: Won't Overrule Parliamentarian on Medicaid Funding