US Senate voting on Donald Trump's ‘One Big Beautiful Bill' Act LIVE: JD Vance arrives to cast vote
The United States Senate is voting on President Donald Trump's much touted tax bill, named the 'One Big Beautiful Bill' Act today, according to reports.
Vice President JD Vance has also arrived top cast hours vote, reports added.
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