Elizabeth MacDonough
Elizabeth MacDonough is the current Senate parliamentarian, a key official responsible for interpreting the Senate's rules and procedures. Her role has gained significant attention as Senate Republicans seek clarification on budgetary matters, particularly regarding the potential for passing tax cuts without adding to the deficit. MacDonough's decisions can greatly influence the success of legislative initiatives, making her a pivotal figure in the ongoing discussions around the budget and Trump's agenda.
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The bill originally barred funds for ten years, before the Senate Parliamentarian, Elizabeth MacDonough, reduced the measure to one year.
Judge partially blocks Trump administration from enforcing funding ban against Planned Parenthood
United States· 2025-07-22
Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough reduced the measure to one year.
Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from enforcing funding ban against Planned ParenthoodUnited States· 2025-07-08
Elizabeth MacDonough reduced the original funding ban from ten years to one year.
Planned Parenthood sues the Trump administration over funding banUnited States· 2025-07-07Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough determined that several Medicaid reforms did not follow Senate rules.
Trump's $3.3T bill raises debt limit, adds Medicaid work requirementsUnited States· 2025-07-04
Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough advised that a provision prohibiting Medicaid funds can stay in the bill.
Senate provision blocking Medicaid for abortion providers stays in billUnited States· 2025-07-01
Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough determined that several Medicaid reforms did not follow Senate rules.
Here's what happened during Trump's 23rd week in officeUnited States· 2025-06-28
Elizabeth MacDonough has been the Senate Parliamentarian for over a dozen years, acting as a nonpartisan enforcer of its rules.
Why the Senate Parliamentarian is at the center of a fierce debate over Trump’s agenda billUnited States· 2025-06-28
Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough’s determination that several Medicaid reforms did not follow Senate rules.
Will Vice President JD Vance have to issue another tiebreaking voteUnited States· 2025-06-27
Elizabeth MacDonough made decisions that complicated the passage of the bill.
Trump’s big, beautiful bill might be unloved and a mess — but it will still probably passUnited States· 2025-06-27
Senate parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough ruled that a change to taxes that states use to pay for Medicaid was not allowed under the rules.
Trump news at a glance: No mention of ‘big beautiful bill’ July 4 deadline in president’s final pitch | Trump administration
United Kingdom· 2025-06-27
Elizabeth MacDonough is the Senate Parliamentarian who objected to several parts of President Donald Trump's tax bill.
The woman who could bust Trump's 'big beautiful bill'United Kingdom· 2025-06-26
Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough struck down key provisions of the bill.
Trump’s massive agenda bill faces headwinds in the Senate after key ruling from chamber’s rules refereeUnited States· 2025-06-26
Elizabeth MacDonough is the Senate parliamentarian who has determined that dozens of provisions do not pass muster to be included in the megabill.
A Running List of Policies Rejected From the Republican MegabillUnited States· 2025-06-26
Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough has ruled several key provisions as being out of compliance with the Byrd Rule.
Senate parliamentarian ruling on Trump's bill sparks conservative backlashUnited States· 2025-06-26
Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough scrutinized three chunks of the megabill from the Senate Banking, Environment and Public Works and Armed Services committees.
Trump's bill faces setbacks after Senate rules block numerous GOP provisionsUnited States· 2025-06-21
Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough will begin a process of weeding out provisions which do not comport with strict Senate Budget provisions.
Senate Republicans likely to delay Big Beautiful Bill vote until late JuneUnited States· 2025-06-14Senate parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough will be advising Senate Republicans on President Donald Trump's 'big, beautiful bill.'
Senate parliamentarian: The unelected official weighing on Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'United States· 2025-05-12
Elizabeth MacDonough is the Senate parliamentarian who plays a crucial role in budget decisions.
The unknown Senate official who could make or break Trump’s budgetUnited States· 2025-04-08
Republicans have been socializing this idea with Elizabeth MacDonough, the current parliamentarian, for weeks now.
Senate Republicans hit overdrive on their play to advance Trump’s agendaUnited States· 2025-03-28
