Mitch McConnell on Build Back Better: "This is a bill America does not want and does not need. The ideal solution would be to not pass it. But if it were to pass it'd be written by Manchin and Sinema."

@Sen_JoeManchin

McConnell says Republicans will enforce "a robust amendment process during the vote-a-rama" for Build Back Better. But he repeatedly notes the influence of @Sen_JoeManchin and @SenatorSinema in shrinking it.

Mitch McConnell on whether there's any version of a paid family leave proposal that he could support: "If I were the majority leader and we were setting the agenda that'd be a good discussion to have. But we're not setting the agenda. We're reacting to what they're proposing."

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2 Nov

New —> Pelosi says Build Back Better disputes may be resolved 'by the end of the day'

Manchin sounds more positive today than yesterday: “We're agreeing on so many things.”

Menendez says rx policy “heading in the right direction.”

Still, issues linger: nbcnews.com/politics/congr…

@KyleAlexStewart

Democrats are getting closer but it all remains fluid. Some want a CBO score first on BBB, which could take a couple weeks. And a “not it” game unfolding re: who killed paid leave.

w/ @KyleAlexStewart @GarrettHaake @frankthorp @alivitali @haleytalbotnbc: nbcnews.com/politics/congr…

@Sen_JoeManchin

.@Sen_JoeManchin says he wanted to wait on BBB but: “That ship has sailed. I understand that."

“We're agreeing on so many things that are really good. And we're working on climate very progressive — I think, in a good way. And we'll get something done.” nbcnews.com/politics/congr…

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1 Nov

MANCHIN talks to reporters.

“The political games have to stop,” Manchin says, criticizing House Dems who resist an infrastructure vote until Build Back Better is ready.

“It is time to vote on the BIF bill, up or down,” Manchin says.

“Holding this bill hostage is not going to work” to move him on BBB.

“We must allow time for analysis and complete transparency” on the Build Back Better bill, Manchin says, calling for a look at its impact on debt, economy, inflation and Americans.

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20 Oct

@SenSchumer

.@SenSchumer says he's prepared to bring the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to a Senate vote "as soon as next week."

Schumer says the voting bill is "about protecting the very soul of this nation—about preserving our identity as a free people."

"Republican obstruction is not a cause for throwing in the towel." He says the Senate "needs to be restored" as the world's greatest deliberative body.

Schumer compares the current struggle on voting legislation to the post-Civil War effort in the Senate to protect civil and voting rights, when the majority party (then the GOP) also faced unanimous opposition from the minority party.

"That didn't stop the majority," he says.

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19 Oct

1/6 committee in in.

THOMPSON: "It's a shame that Mr. Bannon has put us in this position but we won't take no for an answer. We believe Mr. Bannon has information relevant to our probe."

"I expect the House will quickly adopt this referral."

He expects a quick DOJ prosecution.

Chairman Thompson says Steve Bannon is "isolated" in his refusal to cooperate with the Jan. 6 committee.

"Mr. Bannon stands alone in his complete defiance of our subpoena. That's not acceptable."

Ahead of Bannon contempt vote, Thompson says this is about "whether the rule of law will be able to endure as a pillar of democracy."

To other witnesses, he says: "If you're thinking of following the path Mr Bannon has gone down, you are on notice that this is what you'll face."

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