After the Senate spent less than 48 hours in session, senators left town for the week on Wednesday with more questions than answers on their reconciliation bill.
With a self-imposed Fourth of July deadline for passing the reconciliation package fast approaching, Republicans are hoping some time away from the Capitol for a Juneteenth mini-recess can help senators break through some major sticking points.
After all, Senate Majority Leader John Thune says he plans to put the bill — a bill which doesn’t even fully exist yet — on the floor next week.