Axios says the negotiators of the bipartisan infrastructure bill are “on the cusp of a victory lap for getting a seemingly impossible infrastructure deal through the Senate,” while the NYT says “passage now seems all but assured.” The bill sailed through a final test vote on Sunday evening, with 18 Republicans in support. Sen. Charles …
It’s delayed, but the Senate could finally pass this thing by the weekend. After optimism that the Senate could power through to a final vote on the bipartisan infrastructure bill Thursday night, action hit a procedural snag. But the Senate will reconvene Saturday at noon. Senate Minority Whip John Thune said, “Tonight, things just kind …
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The bipartisan infrastructure bill is moving toward passage in the Senate. It’s just not clear when the final vote will happen. A final vote could come this weekend, though Punchbowl predicts “sometime Monday or Tuesday.” Majority Leader Schumer must first call for a cloture vote, ending the current process of considering amendments. Little is expected …
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We’re on our way. The 2,702-page Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act was officially unveiled late Sunday. Senate Majority Leader Schumer anticipates a speedy final passage this week thanks to “how bipartisan the bill is.” The legislation was formally introduced by Sens. Rob Portman (R-OH) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ), and both emphasized the importance of both …
