Republicans in the Senate started the process for passing a new version of President Donald Trump's budget to tackle the southern border and extend the 2017 tax cuts.

The Senate's plan would make the 2017 tax cuts permanent and allow for an additional $1.5 trillion in tax cuts, leaving room for Trump's plans to eliminate taxes on tips and overtime and the administration's other tax priorities.

A major discrepancy has already arisen between Senate and House Republicans in the budget resolution they plan to adopt in order to pass President Trump’s domestic agenda. The 70-page

The latest proposal combines key components of the House and Senate blueprints, with GOP leaders hoping to advance the instructions before adjourning for Easter recess.

The chamber voted 52-48 to begin debate on a multitrillion-dollar plan that would cut taxes, boost spending for immigration enforcement and the military, and raise the debt limit.

Senate Republicans had previously endorsed a two-track approach, with the second bill focusing just on renewing the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.