Lawmakers from both parties proposed amendments . Meanwhile , Sen. Ted Cruz , R-Texas , a chief critic of President Barack Obama 's recent executive action on immigration , also said he wanted a vote to block those actions . Senate was facing a Saturday deadline to approve the $ 1 trillion spending bill . 5-day emergency resolution needed to keep Senate open until bill is completed .
Lawmakers from both parties proposed amendments . Senate was facing a Saturday deadline to approve the $ 1 trillion spending bill . 5-day emergency resolution needed to keep Senate open until bill is completed .