The Senate is diving into a contentious debate on a budget plan critical to Republican efforts to pass trillions of dollars in tax cuts and boost border security and defense spending.

The Senate voted 52-48 to begin debate on a multitrillion-dollar plan that would cut taxes, boost spending for immigration enforcement and the military and raise the debt limit.

U.S. Senate Republicans are working to pass a budget measure that they need to extend President Donald Trump's 2017 tax cuts -- and potentially cut other taxes -- while bypassing the objections of the chamber's Democrats.

Senate Republicans unveiled their new budget blueprint Wednesday afternoon, paving the way for the Senate and House to finally inch closer to advancing President Donald Trump’s immigration and tax agenda.

Senators will stay on Capitol Hill this weekend to vote on a slate of legislation, with the passage of a budget resolution, a blueprint for President Trump's proposed tax cut, the top priority for chamber Republicans. The vote could come as early as Saturday.

The latest proposal combines key components of the House and Senate blueprints, with GOP leaders hoping to advance the instructions before adjourning for Easter recess.

The compromise budget blueprint is designed to pave the way for a major package of tax cuts, border security and defense funding and more.

Senate Republicans are preparing to work through the weekend to approve a budget that supports President Donald Trump's agenda.

Senate Republicans on Wednesday unveiled a 70-page budget resolution that they say would give Senate Budget Committee Chair Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), a staunch ally of President Trump, the power to