Schumer’s Senate Stunt: Forcing a Marathon Reading of Trump’s Massive Bill

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is pulling out all the stops to slow down the Republican juggernaut pushing President Donald Trump’s massive 940-page legislative behemoth, dubbed the "big, beautiful bill." In a tactical move, Schumer announced he’ll force Senate clerks to read every single word of the sprawling document aloud on the Senate floor, a process that could grind proceedings to a halt for up to 15 hours. This isn’t just a stunt—it’s a calculated effort to buy Democrats time to dissect the bill’s dense provisions and rally opposition.

The maneuver comes as Republicans face internal fractures, with key GOP senators wavering on controversial Medicaid and land sale provisions. Schumer’s strategy is clear: expose the bill’s complexities and force transparency on a Republican majority eager to fast-track the vote. After the marathon reading, a 20-hour debate will follow, split evenly between parties, with Democrats poised to use every minute to hammer their points home.

The bill’s path forward isn’t smooth. A looming "vote-a-rama" will allow unlimited amendments, setting the stage for more Democratic pushback and Republican infighting. This isn’t the first time the Senate has endured such theatrics—back in 2021, Sen. Ron Johnson demanded a full reading of Biden’s American Rescue Act, much to Schumer’s chagrin when he was in the majority.

As the Senate braces for an all-nighter, the political chess game intensifies, with Schumer betting that time and scrutiny will unravel the GOP’s grand plans.