Senate Votes to Begin Debate on Tax Overhaul: Tax Debate Update

The Senate tax bill is headed for a marathon debate this week as Republican leaders brought the measure to the floor Wednesday and could hold a final vote as early as Thursday. Here are the latest developments, updated throughout the day:

Senate Republicans voted to begin debate on their sweeping tax-overhaul bill that would cut rates for businesses and individuals -- touching off a process that could produce an up-or-down vote before the end of this week.