"You probably don't know this, but the most important person in the Senate isn't actually a senator. It's the Senate parliamentarian, and she's been busy slashing huge parts of Trump's big, beautiful ...

Senate parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough last week ruled the original language violated the Senate’s rules on legislation affecting spending and revenues, making it difficult for Congress ...

Who is Senate parliamentarian Elizabeth Macdonough that ruled against Medicaid in Trump's 'big beautiful bill' Here's what to ...

The parliamentarian, Elizabeth MacDonough, also ruled against a key Republican pay-for in the bill, a proposal requiring states to pay for a certain percentage of food assistance under SNAP ...

Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough is receiving pushback from Senate Republicans over her recent rulings regarding President Donald Trump ’s latest budget reconciliation bill.

Who is Senate parliamentarian Elizabeth Macdonough that ruled against Medicaid in Trump's 'big beautiful bill' Here's what to know about the Byrd rule ...

Senate parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough disqualified over a dozen provisions in the GOP's tax and immigration bill, including several restrictions on Medicaid, penalties for disclosure of ...

What is the parliamentarian? In simple terms, the Senate parliamentarian is a non-partisan advisor to the Senate, providing guidance on rules, procedures and precedents.

MacDonough, 59, is the first woman to hold the position of Senate parliamentarian. The parliamentarian plays a key role in deciding what can or cannot be included in budget reconciliation ...

Who is Elizabeth MacDonough? MacDonough is the first female parliamentarian of the Senate, a role that then-Majority Leader Harry Reid promoted her to in 2012.