Senate GOP survive all-nighter, adopt budget blueprint

During the process, Democrats introduced dozens of amendments to force Republicans into tough votes on popular social programs, housing, public safety and reproductive healthcare.

From left to right: Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.), President Donald Trump, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) during the Army-Navy game on Dec. 14, 2024 at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Md. Photo via @dougmillsnyt/X

First things first: While you were sleeping, Senate Republicans adopted the budget blueprint that will enable them to pass bil…