Senate Republicans adopted a new budget plan to pave the way for a sweeping tax bill early Saturday morning. But lawmakers are far from the finish line to enact President Donald Trump’s agenda, as House Republicans raise concerns ahead of a vote next week.
The Senate advanced a compromise budget resolution by a mostly party-line vote of 51-48 after senators toiled for hours over dozens of amendment votes from Democrats on tariffs, Medicaid, the federal debt, and protections for federal employees, among others.
Sens. Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Rand Paul (R-Ky.) joined Democrats in opposing the measure, highlighting concerns from ...