The Senate has voted to proceed with its version of a massive federal budget bill. The bill will be one of two shots Republicans have to advance spending related bills this year under the rules of reconciliation, which means the legislation cannot be stopped by a Democrat filibuster. It does however open the door to hours and hours of intense debate and amendments.  Senate Republicans hope that by passing their version first, it will keep ahead of House Republicans expected to try and finalize their own massive spending proposal next week.