The conflict over strategy comes as top House Republicans meet Thursday with Trump, who has indicated a preference for a one-bill approach but largely steered clear of the dispute.

Senate Budget Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham told reporters on Wednesday that he expects to begin marking up a budget resolution that will also direct committees to find offsets for the new spending with hopes of Senate action in coming weeks.

Senate Budget chair Graham wants to plow forward on a funding package that bundles border security and defense spending as the House continues to struggle with its plan.