The Republican-controlled U.S. Senate narrowly advanced President Donald Trump's, sweeping tax-cut and spending bill on Saturday, during a marathon weekend session marked by political drama, division and lengthy delays as Democrats sought to slow the legislation's path to passage.

The vote tally was 51-49 to proceed with the debate. Senate passage could be days away, and the bill would need to return to the House for more votes before it could reach the White House.

Vice President JD Vance arrived on Capitol Hill on Saturday evening as senators continued voting on a motion to proceed with debate on President Donald Trump’s giant tax cuts and spending bill.