Republicans’ budget blueprint cleared the Senate, but a Democratic amendment marathon aimed to put GOP lawmakers on the record regarding potential Medicaid cuts and other politically sensitive issues.

The Senate's budget framework is at odds with the House's approach, and both chambers ultimately have to be on the same page to get the legislation across the finish line.

The Senate adopted a budget resolution early Friday after an all-night "vote-a-rama" that would provide more than $300 billion dollars for border and defense. Why it matters: Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.