BIG NEWS: Schumer is likely to push a vote on the Build Back Better plan until next year, according to four sources familiar with the leaders' plans. w/ @JulieNBCNews

He doesn't have the votes as Manchin remains noncommittal

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@JulieNBCNews Schumer is still holding out hope for action on voting rights this year, multiple sources tell us. They are hoping for agreement on a rules change between four moderates who have been meeting - Tester, Kaine, King and Manchin 2/
@JulieNBCNews A spokesman to Schumer, however, says they are "still trying to do both."
Democrats are likely to punt BBB until next year - and possibly even March. But there is a last minute rush to act on voting rights before Christmas. With @JulieNBCNews and @kwelkernbc

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