Tuesday is expected to bring the first big floor vote in the Senate on the For the People Act (S.1 but as amended & refiled S.2093).
It’s a big vote, but it will fail because a motion to proceed requires 60 votes to end a filibuster. But that’s expected. 1/
It’s a big vote, but it will fail because a motion to proceed requires 60 votes to end a filibuster. But that’s expected. 1/
But the thing to watch for as a temperature check will be whether Joe Manchin votes yes on the motion to proceed (he’s put out his ideas for a streamlined bill) or what statements he makes regarding the bill. 2/
And it’s worth noting that the bill being voted on tomorrow is not expected to contain any of the changes that Manchin has proposed. As filed, it’s the manager’s amendment from the Rules Committee. 3/
But tomorrow’s vote and the debate around the vote will set the stage for further, more intense negotiations on the bill - and further discussions on the Senate’s rules (i.e., the filibuster). 4/
So even if it looks like nothing happens tomorrow because the vote fails, there still is a lot to watch for.
And already, we’re in a lot better place than seemed possible just a couple of short weeks ago. 5/
And already, we’re in a lot better place than seemed possible just a couple of short weeks ago. 5/
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