Senate UNANIMOUSLY Passes Keystone Trump Legislation!

In a rare and notable moment of unity, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a key piece of legislation — something that’s almost unheard of when it comes to substantial policy changes. Every single senator, all 100, gave their support through a process called “unanimous consent,” which is typically reserved for non-controversial items, not major legislation like this.

The bill in question is the No Tax on Tips Act, a campaign promise from former President Donald Trump. It aims to eliminate federal income tax on tips, allowing workers in tipped industries to deduct up to $25,000 per year in reported cash tips from their taxable income. This benefit would apply to workers in jobs where tipping is standard, as long as the tips are properly reported to their employer. However, high earners — those making over $160,000 a year — would not qualify for the deduction.

The legislation also extends existing business tax credits to more service industries, like beauty and spa services, that pay payroll taxes on employee tips.

Senator Ted Cruz, who introduced the bill in January, was its main advocate. It had 8 bipartisan cosponsors — 6 Republicans and 2 Democrats, including Senator Jacky Rosen of Nevada. Rosen acknowledged that while the idea came from President Trump, she supported it because it was good policy for working Americans, regardless of its origin.

Cruz celebrated the rare moment of bipartisan cooperation on the Senate floor, highlighting how both parties were able to come together for something that directly benefits everyday workers — servers, bartenders, delivery drivers, and others who rely heavily on tips.

The bill now heads to the House of Representatives, where it awaits further action. While the Senate handled it swiftly as a standalone, there’s concern the House might complicate it by folding it into a broader tax or spending package.

As Cruz put it, whether it’s passed alone or as part of a bigger bill, the goal is the same: “No Tax on Tips” is going to become law and bring real relief to working-class Americans.

Even Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, despite voicing skepticism toward broader GOP tax plans, acknowledged that tax relief for tipped workers is a step in the right direction — distinguishing it from tax cuts for the wealthy.

In short, this is a major win for workers who depend on tips — and a rare example of Washington putting partisanship aside to do something broadly supported by the public.