The Senate has begun its floor debate on the FY2018 budget resolution. As mentioned previously, although usually used to determine parameters of federal spending, this year’s package contains a set of procedures that would enable the chamber to adopt a tax package by a simple majority.
With all Democrats expected to oppose it, one Republican Senator currently back home for health reasons, and a number of other members of the party expressing reservations about certain parts of the legislation, it is not yet certain that the Republicans have the votes for its passage. A long list of votes on amendments is expected between now and the final vote on passage, which could take place on Thursday.