- which partially funds National Public Radio and the Public Broadcasting Service—along with $7.9 billion earmarked for the U.S. Agency for International Development. The move sets the stage for debate, which will be followed by a final vote. 

The Senate was split 50-50 before Vance's intervention - three Republicans - McConnell, Murkowski, and Collins - sided with Democrats in opposing the bill.

The Senate now has at least 10 hours to debate the measure before amendments are voted on and a final vote takes place. If passed, the bill will return to the House for approval.