A new analysis shows the Senate GOP tax bill fails a key test that would prevent it from passing
Senate Republicans are attempting to pass their tax bill using budget reconciliation, which allows it to pass with a simple majority vote.
A bill passed under reconciliation must also abide by the Byrd rule, which says the bill can't add to the debt outside of a 10-year window.
According the the Penn-Wharton Budget Model, the current Senate GOP tax bill fails that key test.
The Senate GOP's legislation overhauling the federal tax code would not pass the chamber due to a
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