Senate Budget Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., said the House-approved budget is only a starting point and needs a lot of work.

Meeting with reporters following the close approval vote in the House, Graham said he appreciated the work of the House, but the budget bill falls short.In a statement posted on the senator’s web page, he rejects the House tax framework being used.

“I look forward to working with the House to strengthen the tax cut provisions by making them permanent in order to meet President [Donald] Trump’s priorities,” he said. “I will also ensure the Department of Homeland Security gets the $175 billion in funding they need to secure the border.”Graham said the budget needs immediate Senate attention.

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