As House Republicans are finalizing the details of their budget agreement over the weekend, Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham has unveiled the Senate's version, signaling that GOP lawmakers in the Senate are moving forward independently.
The Senate's budget resolution markup is scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, with the committee aiming to complete the process on Wednesday but allowing an extra day for thorough review.
Despite calls from House GOP leadership to wait for their lead due to the narrow majority in the Senate, Senate Republicans, led by Graham, are pushing ahead with their own plan.
Graham's budget proposal allocates $150 billion for defense and $175 billion for immigration, with assurances that these expenditures will be fully offset.
The budget resolution introduced by Graham is the initial step in the reconciliation process for Senators. It establishes a framework for committees to develop policy bills, outlining jurisdiction and guidelines for their work.
This move underscores the Senate Republicans' determination to proceed with their budget priorities, setting the stage for further legislative actions in the coming weeks.
