WASHINGTON - A Senate vote is now expected on Tuesday to all but ensure that the 9/11 victim compensation fund never runs out of money.

But it hasn't come without controversy, after two senators stood in the way of the vote.

One of those senators, Rand Paul of Kentucky, refused to answer questions Thursday about his stance during a now viral video with Spectrum News' own Jeevan Vittal.

Our @JVittalTV on Thursday questioned Kentucky Senator Rand Paul about his objection to an attempt to quickly pass a bill ensuring the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund never runs out of money. Here is video of their exchange. pic.twitter.com/Dxx3yEnGlp — Spectrum News NY1 (@NY1) July 18, 2019

The measure would provide benefits to people with September 11th-related illnesses through 2092.

Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Chuck Schumer struck a deal that adds two new amendments sponsored by Republican Senators Rand Paul and Mike Lee.

The deal was reached a day after Senator Paul blocked a vote for unaminous consent over his concerns over the bill's effect on the deficit.

FDNY Commissioner Daniel Nigro says Senator Paul has to put those concerns aside and do the right thing.

"He needs to get on board" - @FDNY Commissioner Daniel Nigro on @RandPaul's exchange with @JvittalTV over the fate of the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund. #MorningsOn1 pic.twitter.com/wdSe64voji — Spectrum News NY1 (@NY1) July 19, 2019

"He needs to get on board, some way or another, I don't know why he chose this place to take a stand but there are many other places he could take a stand and I am very dissapointed in his position," Nigro said.

In addition to Senator Paul's objections, Senator Lee wanted to ensure the fund has proper oversight in place to prevent fraud and abuse.