At age 81, the Vermont Democrat has served in the Senate for nearly half a century.
Author: Emily Cochrane
Murkowski Announces Re-election Bid, Setting up Clash With Trump
Of the seven Republicans who found former President Donald J. Trump guilty in his second impeachment trial, the Alaska senator is the only one facing re-election this year.
House Democrats Hunt for Votes to Pass Biden’s Domestic Agenda
Speaker Nancy Pelosi wants a vote as soon as Thursday night on a $1.85 trillion social policy and climate bill, but moderates are pushing back.
House Democrats Revive Paid Leave Program, Ignoring Manchin’s Concerns
The House plans to add a provision to provide four weeks of federally paid family and medical leave to their social policy bill, but it is all but certain to be jettisoned by the Senate.
Manchin Refuses to Endorse Safety Net Bill, Dampening Hopes of a Quick Vote
The Democratic senator, a crucial swing vote, demanded more time to evaluate the economic and fiscal ramifications of the $1.85 trillion plan, frustrating plans for a House vote this week.
Racing the Clock, Democrats Grasp for a Deal on Biden’s Agenda
Democrats struggled to bridge crucial differences over what to include in and how to pay for their social policy and climate plan.
Paid Family Leave Plan Is Likely to Be Cut From Budget Bill
Democrats had already scaled back the proposal to four weeks from 12 weeks as they worked to shrink the cost of the bill amid resistance from centrist holdouts.
Manchin Is in the Middle, With Biden’s Agenda in the Balance
Democrats, including President Biden, are lobbying for Senator Joe Manchin III’s support, knowing he is a crucial swing vote on their domestic agenda.
Democrats Lobby Manchin On Budget Deal
In an evenly divided Senate, the fate of President Biden’s domestic agenda could hinge on any one Democratic senator willing to withhold his vote.
Biden and Democrats Push for Budget Deal This Week as Rifts Remain
Negotiators were closing in on a deal that could spend around $1.75 trillion, but lawmakers were still haggling over critical disagreements on the sprawling social policy bill.