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06-23-2025 Vol 2000

Senate Democrats Successfully Challenge Provision in GOP Domestic Policy Bill

In a recent showdown over a significant domestic policy bill, Senate Democrats effectively challenged and removed a controversial provision proposed by Republicans aimed at limiting the judicial system’s ability to issue nationwide injunctions against federal government policies.

This provision was part of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” and sought to impose additional financial burdens on individuals and organizations seeking court injunctions against the federal government.

Democrats launched a legal challenge to several provisions within this sweeping legislation, raising concerns about their compliance with Senate budget rules which enable Republicans to sidestep the 60-vote threshold normally required for most measures.

According to a Democratic aide from the Senate Budget Committee, Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough ruled that the provision related to injunctions did not align with the

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Charlotte Hayes