Reporter’s Notebook: The Senate’s all-night session on the big, beautiful bill

As the Senate gears up for an all-night voting session, the focus is on passing President Donald Trump’s ambitious budget plan. The plan includes tax cuts, spending reductions, and an increase in the debt ceiling. The voting marathon is expected to last up to 15 hours, starting tonight and potentially running through Saturday. This could break the previous record of 44 consecutive roll call votes set in 2008.

Democrats are planning to introduce amendments during the voting process, aiming to force Republicans to take positions on issues like Medicare cuts and tariffs. By putting Republicans on the record, Democrats hope to use these votes against vulnerable GOP members in the upcoming 2026 midterms.

If the Senate approves the plan, it will then go back to the House for further consideration. The House will need to adopt the revised Senate version, which could prove to be a challenge. Some House conservatives are reportedly concerned that the spending cuts in the Senate version are not deep enough, potentially complicating the process.

In the event that the House does not have enough votes to align with the Senate, one option is for the House to vote to go to a conference committee. This committee would work to reconcile differences between the House and Senate versions of the budget plan before moving forward with the president’s agenda.

Overall, the road to passing Trump’s budget plan is expected to be a challenging one, with potential hurdles in both the Senate and the House. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.

Chad Pergram, a senior congressional correspondent for FOX News Channel, is closely following these developments in Washington, D.C. Be sure to follow FOX News for the latest updates on this story.