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Backbenchers in the president's party stalled the legislation while objecting to welfare cuts and the impact on US national debt.

The tax and spending bill, which is now headed to the House, includes sweeping changes to taxes, Social Security and more.

The president has said he views the legislation as an integral part of his political legacy.

Vice-President JD Vance casts the tie-breaking vote after more than 24 hours of intense debate, sending the bill back to the House.

As it stands, Republicans in the Senate are yet to convince key holdouts to support Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Senators are debating a nearly 1,000-page bill that is pivotal to President Donald Trump's domestic agenda.

The spending plan could also add nearly $3.3tn (£2.4tn) in debt, according to non-partisan analysis.

Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina has refused to back the "Big Beautiful Bill", saying it will be "devastating" to people in his state.