In the Senate, Trump’s influence was more muted. His volatile relationship with Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska prevented him from swaying her. Instead, he relied on allies in Congress, as well as his legislative team, to get the bill over the finish line by offering Murkowski aid for her state.

Before the ink was dry on the Senate version of President Donald Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill,” Rep. Andy Harris made clear: He would vote no. Two days later, he voted yes.