S. foreign aid, former President Donald Trump's calls were largely ignored by Senate Republicans on Sunday. Despite Trump's opposition, more than a dozen Republicans moved forward on a bill to allocate $95 billion in aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.

The Senate voted 67-27 to advance the foreign aid supplemental spending bill, bringing it one step closer to passage. However, the bill still faces potential roadblocks as Republican leaders have yet to reach an agreement on border amendments that some GOP members are demanding.

Last week, Republicans blocked a bipartisan border-foreign aid package, claiming that it did not go far enough to address migration concerns. They now insist on including border policy changes as a condition for further aid to Ukraine. However, reaching unanimous consent from senators for consideration of these amendments remains elusive.

Trump took to social media platform Truth Social to express his disapproval of the foreign aid bill, stating that no money should be given as foreign aid unless it is in the form of a loan rather than a giveaway. Trump had previously helped derail the bipartisan border-foreign aid bill, calling on Republicans to block the legislation. However, this time, many GOP senators seemed unaffected by his opposition.

Senator Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) downplayed the likelihood of losing more members due to Trump's comments, expressing confidence in gaining support for amendments. Meanwhile, Senator Mitch McConnell, the Minority Leader, emphasized the importance of foreign aid in his Sunday floor speech, highlighting the growing divide within his conference.

Trump continued to make controversial remarks, suggesting at a rally that Russia should have free rein over any NATO-member nation that fails to meet its spending commitment. Senate Democrats expressed their astonishment at the comment, while Senate Republicans responded with mixed reactions. Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.) called it a "stupid thing to say," while Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) deemed it "uncalled for." Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) dismissed taking Trump's statements literally.

Despite ongoing debates and objections, the foreign aid bill gained some ground with 18 Republicans voting to move the measure forward. However, the uncertainty surrounding border amendments and the Senate's previously scheduled recess may impact the bill's final passage. Senator Rand Paul has indicated that he will block any attempts to expedite passage unless the issue of the southern border is addressed first.

The Senate continues to hold out hope for a time agreement and swift amendment votes, as lawmakers juggle international commitments and obligations in their respective states. However, without a time agreement in place, the final passage of the foreign aid bill may be delayed until Wednesday.

It remains to be seen how negotiations over border amendments will unfold and whether the Senate will be able to reconcile conflicting views on the allocation of foreign aid. As both sides remain divided, the fate of the bill hangs in the balance.