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House Democrats have passed President Biden’s $1.7 trillion Build Back Better Act, which would fund a wide range of social and climate programs.
Final vote was 220-213.
No Republicans supported it; and one conservative Dem also voted against it.
Next stop: The Senate
House Democrats have passed President Biden’s $1.7 trillion Build Back Better Act, which would fund a wide range of social and climate programs.
Final vote was 220-213.
No Republicans supported it; and one conservative Dem also voted against it.
Next stop: The Senate
Very important to note:
Many aspects of the Build Back Better Act are expected to be amended or removed as the bill gets considered by the Senate.
Republican senators are united in opposing it, so Democratic leadership has to accommodate moderate and progressive members.
Many aspects of the Build Back Better Act are expected to be amended or removed as the bill gets considered by the Senate.
Republican senators are united in opposing it, so Democratic leadership has to accommodate moderate and progressive members.
So we’re still a long way from the Build Back Better Act becoming law.
Whenever Senate Dems reach consensus on their version (after Thanksgiving), then the House will have to vote on that new version.
So while today marks progress for Dems, there’s still lots of work to do.
Whenever Senate Dems reach consensus on their version (after Thanksgiving), then the House will have to vote on that new version.
So while today marks progress for Dems, there’s still lots of work to do.
And in case you were wondering, House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy stayed up all night to speak on the floor in opposition of the Build Back Better Act ⤵️
https://twitter.com/cspan/status/1461675703884201986
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