Both the House and the Senate are working late tonight, trying to pass budget and tax cut bills that have faced considerable obstacles over the last two weeks. The Senate is currently voting on a long series of amendments to their version of the tax cut reconciliation bill approved by the Finance Committee yesterday. The House has just moved to consideration of their version of the spending cuts reconciliation bill. Both chambers are likely to be in session past midnight tonight before final votes on each bill. Tune in here on the Budget Blog for up to date information and updates on the debates and votes on each of the bills.