The $9.4 billion rescissions package — already passed by the House — proposes cutting $1.1 billion allocated to NPR and PBS. The move has ignited fierce debate among lawmakers, even within the

Congress had already allocated $535 million for public broadcasters this fiscal year, per TheWrap. PBS is specifically receiving $325 million, which it says accounts for 22% of its total funding.

The House passed the rescissions package last month, 214-212, with four Republicans joining all Democrats against. In the Senate, some Republicans want to revise the rescissions package, and Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) said on Wednesday that there would likely be an “amendment process” during next week’s vote.