Senate passes GOP’s tax and spending bill with Cornyn, Cruz priorities included

The U.S. Capitol in Washington in January 2022. (Credit: Shuran Huang for The Texas Tribune)

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WASHINGTON — Following a 26-hour marathon voting session and lengthy, late-night negotiations, the U.S. Senate has passed its version of Republicans’ landmark tax and spending bill with both Texas senators, John Cornyn and Ted Cruz, voting for the legislation.