The Senate approved a Republican budget plan early Saturday morning, advancing President Trump's domestic agenda.

The vote was 51-48, mostly along party lines, with Senators Rand Paul and Susan Collins opposing. This resolution enables Republicans to fast-track legislation through reconciliation, avoiding filibusters. Democrats protested with amendments targeting Trump's tariffs, Medicaid cuts, and other issues, but most were defeated. The budget blueprint now moves to the House, where lawmakers will draft specific tax and spending measures. Key unresolved issues include the scale of tax cuts and spending reductions, with Senate Republicans proposing $5.3 trillion in tax cuts over a decade. The plan could add $5.7 trillion to the national debt, sparking concerns among some House Republicans.