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.

"At a time when Americans are tightening their belts, we would do well to avoid policies that heap on the pain."

Sen. John Kennedy (R., La.) predicted that the tariffs announced by President Trump would set off months of talks with other nations looking to cut deals with the U.S., but like other GOP senators noted that the levies also came with great uncertainty.