On Thursday, Senate Republicans and two independents blocked a bipartisan tax package that aimed to temporarily expand the child tax credit and renew tax breaks for some businesses. The 48-44 procedural vote was seen as a strategic move by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer before the August recess and the upcoming November elections. Schumer criticized the Republicans, claiming their vote against the bill was driven by partisanship rather than policy, leaving American families without additional support. This vote was the last action of the Senate before its September return, while the House had already started its August recess.
U.S. Senate Fails to Advance Expanded Child Tax Credit, Despite Broad House Support
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