Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) is winnowing down the number of Republicans not yet sold on a blueprint to unlock President Donald Trump’s agenda, with a Wednesday meeting at the White House winning over several budget hawks but other senators still undecided.

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 Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) was forced to delay a key procedural vote on Thursday as he grappled with lingering concerns among Republican senators about President Trump's "one, big beautiful bill,