It’s a pivotal moment for the Republicans, who have control of Congress and are racing to wrap up work with just days to go before Trump’s holiday deadline Friday.

With Sens. Rand Paul and Thom Tillis opposed to the package, GOP leaders can afford only one more defection. And multiple Republicans aren't yet sold on the measure.

U.S. Senate Republicans were trying to pass President Donald Trump's sweeping tax-cut and spending bill on Monday, despite divisions within the party about its expected $3.3 trillion hit to the nation's debt pile.