Just before 11 p.m., the vote on a crucial part of President Biden’s economic agenda was rescheduled for Friday, giving Democrats more time to reach agreement.
Author: Emily Cochrane
Manchin Deepens Democrats’ Impasse on Biden Agenda
Mr. Manchin said Thursday night that $1.5 trillion in social spending — less than half what liberals have sought — “does exactly the necessary things we need to do.”
Senate Moves to Advance Bill Raising the Debt Limit
Senate Democrats pushed forward with a party-line procedural vote on the measure, but it is all but guaranteed to fail in the face of Republican opposition.
Senate Passes Short-Term Spending Bill to Avert Government Shutdown
The legislation passed 65 to 35, and now heads to the House, where it is also expected to be approved, clearing it for President Biden’s signature.
Manchin Says He’ll Support $1.5 Trillion Spending Bill, Less Than Half Biden’s Plan
Manchin Says He’ll Support $1.5 Trillion Spending Bill
Congress Races to Avert Government Shutdown, With Biden’s Agenda in the Balance
The House and Senate are both expected to pass short-term bills to fund the government, but a planned infrastructure vote is in limbo amid deep party divisions.
Democrats Move to Avert Fiscal Crisis, Separating Debt and Spending Bills
The House was set to move on Wednesday on a bill to increase the debt limit, while the Senate prepared a separate spending bill to keep the government funded past a Thursday deadline.
Pelosi Plans Infrastructure Vote as Safety Net Bill Remains Mired in Rifts
The move amounts to a gamble that liberals who have balked at allowing the infrastructure bill to move on its own will support it in a vote on Thursday.
Republicans Block Government Funding, Refusing to Lift Debt Limit
Senate Republicans opposed legislation to avert a government shutdown and prevent a debt default at a critical moment for Democrats’ domestic agenda.