Senate Budget Committee Democrats emphasized the need for adherence to rules, stating they would scrutinize the bill closely, referring to it as a 'Great Betrayal.'

Republicans aim to finalize a single version of the bill by July 4, 2025, before sending it to President Trump.

Following the parliamentarian's ruling, Senate Democrats celebrated recent successes against other GOP provisions that had also been struck down, including environmental regulations.

Congressional Republicans have been seeking to limit nationwide injunctions that block federal policies, following setbacks to Trump's agenda due to court rulings.

Grassley defended the provision by arguing that judges lack the authority to issue national injunctions, despite existing legal precedent.

Grassley's remarks indicate a broader Republican frustration with judicial oversight, as he walked away when pressed about the provision's implications for public interest litigation.

Proposed by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley, the provision sought to require plaintiffs to post costly bonds to cover government expenses if a judge's order was later overturned.

A provision in the GOP's tax-and-spending bill, aimed at limiting lawsuits against the Trump administration, is likely to be removed after the Senate parliamentarian ruled it violates Senate rules.

This requirement would make it financially prohibitive for public interest groups to seek emergency court orders against the federal government, as the bonds could amount to millions or billions of dollars.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized the Republican effort as a power grab, asserting it undermined judicial enforcement and the rule of law.

MacDonough's ruling means the provision cannot be passed with a simple majority and requires a 60-vote threshold, complicating its inclusion in the bill.

The provision was deemed non-compliant with Senate budget rules by Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough, as it did not directly relate to taxes or spending.