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Republican Senators' Defiant Stance on Trump Policies
Republican senators, often referred to as the 'Wounded Bear' or YOLO Caucus, continue to voice objections despite having little to lose. Their behavior is characterized by a greater willingness to challenge Trump nominations and policies but infrequent votes against them.
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The Hill
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2026-08-30 11:52 UTC
The Hill
Often called the “Wounded Bear” or YOLO (“you only live once”) Caucus, these lawmakers have nothing to lose. But despite a greater willingness to voice objections to Trump nominations and policies, they almost never vote “no” when it counts.
2026-08-30 12:00 UTC