When the debate wraps up, there's a final vote, which Republicans believe will pass the bill. After that, Trump signs it into law. The bill contains much of the president's signature policies, and he's keen to sign it.

U.S. Senate Republicans passed President Donald Trump's massive tax-and-spending bill on Tuesday by the narrowest of margins, advancing a package that would slash taxes, reduce social safety net programs and boost military and immigration enforcement spending while adding $3.