What They’re Saying: Senate Republicans Continue Apace Toward Reconciliation Finish Line

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.): “We are making great progress on our Republican reconciliation bill that will lead to a stronger and safer America. And those two are intertwined, because you can’t have a strong and safe America – you can’t have a prosperous America unless you have a safe America.And so prosperity and security, safety are all issues that are intertwined, and our budget reconciliation bill addresses all of the above.” (Senate Majority Leader: Thune: Senate Republicans’ Bill to Create a Strong, Prosperous America – 6/10/25)

Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.): “Americans want safety. They want security. American families deserve safe communities. For too many, like those in Los Angeles, that safety feels out of reach. Republicans have a bold solution to change that. It starts with securing our borders and deporting illegal immigrant criminals. We have to pass it as quickly as possible. The American people are demanding it.” (Sen. Barrasso: Barrasso on LA Riots: Democrats Side with Illegal Immigrants and Rioters, Not Law-Abiding Americans – 6/11/25)

Senate Republican Conference Chairman Tom Cotton (R-Ark.): “The threat from the radical left is clear: Don’t enforce immigration laws. If you do, left-wing street militias will burn down cities, and Democratic politicians will back the rioters. The president is absolutely right to reject this threat, enforce immigration laws, and restore civil order… Further, the Republican budget bill provides a huge funding boost to immigration authorities so they can secure our border and deport criminal illegal aliens out of our country.” (The Wall Street Journal: Opinion: Tom Cotton: Send In the Troops, for Real – 6/10/25)

Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “Donald Trump won a decisive mandate last November on an America First message of securing America’s borders against Joe Biden’s unlawful invasion. Now more than ever, we need to pass President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill so that ICE has the resources it needs to continue deporting illegal aliens. We either have a country and respect for the rule of law or we do not. What’s happening in Los Angeles is nothing but an anti-democratic riot, which Democrats are only encouraging. Shameful.” (Sen. Banks: post on X – 6/8/25)

Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.): “The Big Beautiful Bill will deliver the largest tax cut in history, and it even includes what I’ve been working on for years: No Tax on Social Security for seniors. We’re going to get this across the finish line.” (Sen. Blackburn: post on X – 6/11/25)

Sen. John Boozman (R-Ark.): “This bill takes a commonsense approach to reforming SNAP—cutting waste, increasing state accountability, and helping recipients transition to self-sufficiency through work and training. It’s about being good stewards of taxpayer dollars while giving folks the tools to succeed. At the same time, our farmers and ranchers are facing real challenges, which have been unaddressed for too long. This legislation delivers the risk management tools and updated farm bill safety net they need to keep producing the safest, most abundant and affordable food, fuel, and fiber in the world. It’s an investment in rural America and the future of agriculture.” (U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry: Chairman Boozman Releases Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry Budget Reconciliation Text – 6/11/25)

Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.): “Senate Republicans understand what’s at stake if we don’t pass the big, beautiful bill: a $4 trillion tax increase on the American people. @SenateGOP is doing the work to put President Trump’s vision into reality.” (Sen. Britt: post on X – 6/10/25)

Sen. Ted Budd (R-N.C.): “We must strengthen & preserve Medicaid for those who it was intended for.

Here’s some good places to start:

Remove 1.4M illegal immigrants from Medicaid
Prevent double dippers receiving benefits in multiple states
Implement common sense work requirements” (Sen. Budd: post on X – 6/5/25)

Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.): “We’re working it through with our members. We’ve had meetings. We know how important it is to the American people that their taxes don’t go up, that we shore up the border, our national security, and our energy. We are on track here… I feel very good about where we are at this point.” (Sen. Capito: Capito Talks Republican Reconciliation Bill on CNBC’s Squawk Box – 6/13/25)

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.): “As a doctor who treated Medicaid patients in Louisiana, I can tell you the people who need the program will still get it. The One, Big, Beautiful Bill strengthens Medicaid by cutting waste, fraud, and abuse—not care.” (Sen. Cassidy: post on X – 6/9/25)

Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas): “The 2017 Trump Tax Cuts allowed businesses to fully deduct costs of capital investments & write-off equipment purchases and operating costs to improve their business. I’ve heard from folks across Texas that this has allowed them to hire more staff & increase benefits. Making this permanent in the big, beautiful bill is critical for businesses in the Lone Star State & throughout our nation. Let’s get this done.” (Sen. Cornyn: post on X – 6/12/25)

Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.): “Each day we get a little closer. I actually think the Senate’s on a pretty good trajectory to get this thing done – even before the Fourth of July. And I know a lot of people seem to think that’s impossible, but you’re going to see the debate rage until the moment that it’s over, and that’s appropriate in our process.” (Fox Business: Varney & Co. – 6/10/25)

Sen. Mike Crapo (R-Idaho): “Congress must act quickly to prevent an over-$4 trillion tax hike on virtually all Americans, the largest in U.S. history. Moreover, Senate Republicans are committed to providing families and businesses the certainty they need to invest and plan for the future, as well as provide additional middle-class tax relief, and take steps to lower the deficit with serious spending reforms. This is the best approach to restore economic prosperity and opportunity for all Americans.” (U.S. Senate Committee on Finance: Crapo Statement at Hearing on the President’s FY 2026 Budget – 6/12/25)

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas): “Senate Commerce's bill delivers on the promises made by President Trump and Congressional Republicans to unleash America’s full economic potential and keep her safe from enemies.” (Sen. Cruz: post on X – 6/12/25)

Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.): “The Democrats are telling lies about this bill. The most important point is we’re going to stop the largest tax increase in American history. That would absolutely slam growth in this country, but number two, it’s also now nearly the largest spending decrease bill in the history of the United States. So stopping the biggest tax increase, $1 .5 trillion of spending decreases. This is an amazing bill.” (Sen. Daines: Daines on Fox Business: Dems Are Telling Lies- Big Beautiful Bill Prevents Largest Tax Increase in History – 6/10/25)

Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.): “As a nation, we have a duty to uphold public safety and support our law enforcement personnel who put themselves in harm’s way to enforce the law. Congress stands ready to equip them with the resources they need to do their jobs effectively and safely.” (Sen. Fischer: post on X – 6/10/25)

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.): “In this bill, there’s $175 billion to hire more ICE agents, to build the wall, and to have more bed space so you don’t release people into the community to rape and murder. There’s $144 billion for the Pentagon to make the world safer. We’re going to make the tax cuts permanent, and we’re going to raise the debt limit because we don’t want to default." (Sen. Graham: Graham Joins Hannity Radio to Discuss the Big Beautiful Bill – 6/9/25)

Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa): “Signing this bill into law will stop Iowa families from being hit with a $1,400 tax increase. On top of that, Republicans will maintain and expand the child tax credit, will make permanent critical tax deductions for all the nation's economic engine, and will preserve 57,000 jobs across Iowa and stop a 5.2 billion statewide wage loss.” (Sen. Grassley: Grassley on the One Big Beautiful Bill – 6/12/25)

Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.): “So, I think that my colleagues need to certainly take into account the fact that this is a pro-growth bill. This tax package is going to stimulate more economic activity here in America. We will see growth that’s not captured in these CBO estimates, but will have a material impact on our economy, on our wellbeing, and frankly, in terms of going the right direction to reducing the deficit.” (Sen. Hagerty: ICYMI—Hagerty Joins Balance of Power on BloombergTV to Discuss Budget Reconciliation, GENIUS Act – 6/4/25)

Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio): “Growth helps reduce the deficit. I've been visited by many, many small business owners who are saying, ‘Please, please get this done. It’s important to us.’ Republicans will protect the 2017 tax relief, which we know delivered the kind of growth American families and businesses are counting on.” (Sen. Husted: post on X – 6/11/25)

Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.): “I like where we landed. The @SenateAgGOP proposal includes robust farm safety net investments, which I have long advocated. It will work to restore integrity and accountability in SNAP, invest in rural communities, support farmers, and ensure producers nationwide can continue to feed the country. Failure is not an option, so let’s get to work and finish the One Big Beautiful Bill.” (Sen. Hyde-Smith: post on X – 6/12/25)

Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.): “Border Security is National Security. Border Security is Economic Security. The riots in LA have made this clear. OBBB will give Border Patrol what they need to continue to keep our country secure. It provides funding to:

Finish President Trump’s border wall
Hire 10,000 new ICE personnel
Hire 5,000 new customs officers
Hire 3,000 new Border Patrol agents

This will allow agents and officers to detain and deport AT LEAST ONE MILLION illegal immigrants annually. In my opinion, passage of the OBBB is a no brainer.” (Sen. Lankford: post on X – 6/9/25)

Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah): “This is President Trump’s agenda: cut the Green New Scam, reduce the deficit, and unleash American energy. We’re cutting billions in unused Biden-era climate slush funds, opening up energy and resource development, turning federal liabilities into taxpayer value, while making housing more affordable for hardworking American families. This is how we make government smaller, freer, and work for Americans.” (U.S. Senate Committee on Energy & Natural Resources: Chairman Lee Releases ENR Budget Reconciliation Text – 6/11/25)

Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.): “Senate Republicans have one mission these next few weeks: pass a One Big Beautiful Bill that helps Wyoming's working families, drives economic growth, cuts federal spending, and strengthens America. This is what voters demanded in November, and we will deliver it to @POTUS!” (Sen. Lummis: post on X – 6/12/25)

Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.): “We need to strengthen and preserve Medicaid for those who need it the most. As a physician, as an obstetrician, we took care of everybody, regardless of their ability to pay. And I want everyone to have meaningful access to primary care, and Medicaid provides that. We’re certainly not going to touch seniors, we’re not going to touch people with disabilities – again, we want to impact those who need it the most.” (Sen. Marshall: Senator Marshall: We Will Strengthen and Preserve Medicaid – 6/11/25)

Sen. Dave McCormick (R-Pa.): “We've got to avoid the biggest tax raise in history. This is great for businesses, great for small businesses. It's good for the individual tax rate.” (Senate Republican Communications Center: post on X – 6/11/25)

Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio): “Every Senate Republican campaigned on President Trump’s agenda, now it’s time to deliver on our promises. That means no tax on tips, overtime, social security, and auto loans. No half measures. Let’s get it done!” (Sen. Moreno: post on X – 6/12/25)

Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.): “When you start talking about the One Big, Beautiful, Bill… we need to pass this because it’s not just the 10,000 new ICE agents, but it’s also the enforcement… the equipment, the training that they have, and plus, we’re going to finish building the wall that’s going to keep these criminals from just simply walking across dry land and getting into the United States.” (Fox Business: The Bottom Line – 6/9/25)

Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.): “I will never support a budget process that weakens our military or puts our men and women in harm’s way. The reconciliation bill will strengthen our strategic weapons capabilities to such a degree that our adversaries will think twice before ever considering war with us.” (Sen. Rounds: post on X – 6/6/25)

Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.): “The only people who lose coverage under this are illegal immigrants and people who aren’t eligible; that’s it. Actually, what we want to do is strengthen it for our most vulnerable—people with disabilities, people who rely on it. That’s what this effort is all about. The waste, fraud, and abuse in that system is real. We ought to have the guts to tackle that, and I think that’s what we’re going to do.” (Sen. Schmitt: Senator Schmitt Discusses Joe Biden’s Mental Decline, the Big Beautiful Bill on Fox Business’ Varney & Co – 6/5/25)

Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.): “We’ve got to get this bill passed… We have to stop this gigantic tax increase that Democrats are all for. We’ve got to secure the border. We’ve got to plus up the military.” (Rapid Response 47: post on X – 6/8/25)

Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.): “As the chair of the Senate Banking Committee, I’ve found billions of dollars to put back in the pockets of American taxpayers. When government spending goes down, inflation goes down– and that’s good news for everyone.” (Sen. Scott: post on X – 6/10/25)

Sen. Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.): “The most important thing is to protect Medicaid… for the people that really need it. And that's exactly what we're doing by shoring up these programs for the people who actually need it and reducing the fraud, waste, and abuse for those who do not need it.” (Senate Republican Communications Center: post on X – 6/10/25)

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.): “Another reason we must pass the One Big Beautiful Bill:

10,000 new ICE personnel

5,000 new customs officers

3,000 new Border Patrol agents” (Sen. Tillis: post on X – 6/9/25)

Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.): “The media can do what they want to, but [President Trump’s] gonna do exactly what he told American people he’s gonna do. He's gonna stick with it. He's got a game plan. And I'm looking forward to this game plan continuing on. When we get these tax cuts done, the country is gonna take off in the right direction, and you don't have to worry about inflation. We're gonna be on the way up.” (Sen. Tuberville: ICYMI: Tuberville Joins “Kudlow” to Discuss President Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” – 6/12/25)

Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.): “This bill is a landmark down payment toward the modernization of our military and our defense capabilities. It represents a generational upgrade for our national security with historic funding for Golden Dome, American manufacturing, innovative unmanned technology, and new shipbuilding efforts.” (Sen. Wicker: SASC Chairman Roger Wicker Releases Defense Reconciliation Bill – 6/3/25)