Bipartisan Deal Shouldn't Stop Senate From Ditching Filibuster, Democrats Say
3 years, 4 months ago

Bipartisan Deal Shouldn't Stop Senate From Ditching Filibuster, Democrats Say

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Just because a bipartisan group of senators agreed to a massive bill aiming to overhaul the nation’s infrastructure system doesn’t mean the Senate should hold off on killing the filibuster, opponents of the long-standing rule argued this week. But to vocal filibuster critics like Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin, one moment of cooperation doesn’t signal a broader shift among GOP senators on more controversial issues such as gun control, voting, climate or immigration. When asked if the bipartisan infrastructure agreement undercuts the case for eliminating the 60-vote threshold for legislation, Durbin said, “In a way it does, in a way it doesn’t.” “You’re giving stuff away. Sen. Jon Tester, a key member of the bipartisan group of 20 senators that drafted the infrastructure bill, called the filibuster “important” but suggested he could be open to reforms down the road on issues fundamental to democracy, such as voting rights.

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'Your life is going to change for the better': Biden signs $1 trillion infrastructure deal
3 years, 1 month ago

'Your life is going to change for the better': Biden signs $1 trillion infrastructure deal

India TV News  

President Joe Biden signed his hard-fought $1 trillion infrastructure deal into law Monday before a bipartisan, celebratory crowd on the White House lawn, declaring that the new infusion of cash for roads, bridges, ports and more is going to make life “change for the better” for the American people. “We see this as is an opportunity because we know that …

WATCH: House passes $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill in major victory for Biden's agenda
3 years, 1 month ago

WATCH: House passes $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill in major victory for Biden's agenda

Raw Story  

The House late Friday approved a roughly $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill in a major victory for President Joe Biden's agenda. "The vote hands Biden a victory on a major bipartisan bill, but one that took months to get through Congress and revealed deep divisions in the Democratic Party." "However, moderates and progressives spent months going back and forth over …

US Congress passes $1 trillion infrastructure bill
3 years, 1 month ago

US Congress passes $1 trillion infrastructure bill

Al Jazeera  

Biden will now oversee the biggest upgrade of America’s roads, railways and other transportation infrastructure in a generation. After a daylong standoff, Democrats set aside divisions between progressives and centrists to pass a $1 trillion infrastructure bill, a package of highway, broadband and other infrastructure improvements, sending it to US President Joe Biden to sign into law. Biden on Saturday …

'Betrayal': Progressives Rage After Nancy Pelosi Walks Back Infrastructure Promise
3 years, 2 months ago

'Betrayal': Progressives Rage After Nancy Pelosi Walks Back Infrastructure Promise

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Progressive lawmakers erupted on Tuesday after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi walked back a key pledge she made to her party months ago ― that all of President Joe Biden’s legislative agenda would move through Congress at the same time. At a private Democratic caucus meeting on Monday, Pelosi told members that passage of the bipartisan infrastructure bill …

Lawmakers: Ida damage shows need for infrastructure upgrades
3 years, 3 months ago

Lawmakers: Ida damage shows need for infrastructure upgrades

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Shaken by haunting images of surging rivers, flooded roads and subways and other damage caused by the remnants of Hurricane Ida, lawmakers from both parties are vowing to upgrade the nation’s aging infrastructure network. “Global warming is upon us,” said Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y. “When you get two record rainfalls in a week, it’s not just …

Lawmakers: Ida damage shows need for infrastructure upgrades
3 years, 3 months ago

Lawmakers: Ida damage shows need for infrastructure upgrades

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Shaken by haunting images of surging rivers, flooded roads and subways and other damage caused by the remnants of Hurricane Ida, lawmakers from both parties are vowing to upgrade the nation’s aging infrastructure network. “Global warming is upon us,” said Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y. “When you get two record rainfalls in a week, it’s not just …

Infrastructure bill gives Sen. Sinema bipartisan victory
3 years, 4 months ago

Infrastructure bill gives Sen. Sinema bipartisan victory

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Arizona Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema has faced unrelenting tension with activists in her party over her insistence that bipartisan deal-making is still the way to do big things during a hyper-partisan era in Washington. “I have never believed that, and I refuse to accept it, and what we’ve shown today is that that talking point is false.” Progressive …

Senate approves Biden’s bipartisan infrastructure bill with funds for California
3 years, 4 months ago

Senate approves Biden’s bipartisan infrastructure bill with funds for California

LA Times  

Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer reacts after the Senate approved the infrastructure bill, with 19 Republicans voting with the Democratic caucus. The Senate on Tuesday approved an expansive bill to rebuild the nation’s aging roads and bridges, with $8.3 billion specifically targeted to water infrastructure projects in the West and billions more to fund national projects to mitigate the impact …

A win for Biden, US Senate passes $1 trillion infrastructure bill
3 years, 4 months ago

A win for Biden, US Senate passes $1 trillion infrastructure bill

Al Jazeera  

After years of partisan gridlock, Republicans join Democrats in support of future investment in highways, transit. Hours later, the Senate passed a $3.5 trillion budget resolution – voting 50-49 along party lines – meant to serve as bedrock of the Biden administration’s resphaing federal priorities. The US House of Representatives is prepared to take up both the $1 trillion infrastructure …

The Senate Approves The $1 Trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill In A Historic Vote
3 years, 4 months ago

The Senate Approves The $1 Trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill In A Historic Vote

NPR  

The Senate Approves The $1 Trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill In A Historic Vote Enlarge this image toggle caption J. David Ake/AP J. David Ake/AP The Senate voted 69-30 Tuesday to approve a $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill, a historic piece of legislation that could reshape American lives for decades. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., whose leadership in the talks …

Senators push infrastructure bill a step closer to passage
3 years, 4 months ago

Senators push infrastructure bill a step closer to passage

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Senators hoisted the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package over another hurdle late Sunday, a coalition of Democrats and Republicans pushing it closer to passage despite a few holdouts trying to derail one of President Joe Biden’s top priorities. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act would provide what Biden has called a “historic investment” in public works programs, the …

Senate clears a key infrastructure bill hurdle as it moves toward a final vote
3 years, 4 months ago

Senate clears a key infrastructure bill hurdle as it moves toward a final vote

LA Times  

Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona, one of the lead negotiators in the bipartisan infrastructure talks, at the Capitol. The Senate cleared an important procedural hurdle Saturday as it inched toward final approval of an expansive bipartisan bill to rebuild the country’s aging roads, bridges, rail and water systems and electric grid — the culmination of months of negotiation over …

US Senate vote advances Biden’s $1 trillion infrastructure bill
3 years, 4 months ago

US Senate vote advances Biden’s $1 trillion infrastructure bill

Al Jazeera  

In a rare stroke of bipartisanship, Republicans joined Democrats to overcome the 60-vote threshold needed to advance the measure towards final votes. The United States Senate has moved closer to passing a $1 trillion infrastructure package after lawmakers from both parties came together and voted to clear a key procedural hurdle, but the action soon stalled out as opponents tried …

Senators struggle to amend, finish $1T infrastructure bill
3 years, 4 months ago

Senators struggle to amend, finish $1T infrastructure bill

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Nearing decision time, senators struggled late Thursday to wrap up work on the bipartisan infrastructure plan despite hopes to expedite consideration and voting on the nearly $1 trillion proposal. In announcing Saturday’s schedule, he said “We very much want to finish.” Called the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the thick bill is a first part of Biden’s infrastructure …

US Senate pushes ahead with $1 trillion infrastructure bill
3 years, 4 months ago

US Senate pushes ahead with $1 trillion infrastructure bill

Al Jazeera  

The largest US infrastructure investment in decades, the bill’s passage would be a key victory for President Joe Biden. The United States Senate will try to complete work this week on a $1-trillion infrastructure investment bill that would bring long-awaited improvements to roads, bridges and mass-transit systems and deliver a rare bipartisan victory to President Joe Biden. It would also …

Infrastructure deal: You don't care about it and that's why it might pass.
54 years, 11 months ago

Infrastructure deal: You don't care about it and that's why it might pass.

Slate  

It looks as if President Joe Biden might just get his bipartisan infrastructure deal after all. The infrastructure deal may be an absolutely crucial keystone in Biden’s agenda, but it’s also kind of boring, which has actually allowed a bunch of Republicans who appear to have genuine interest in legislating to push forward on it without worrying about a backlash …

Infrastructure deal: Senate suddenly acts to take up bill
3 years, 4 months ago

Infrastructure deal: Senate suddenly acts to take up bill

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Senate has voted to begin work on a nearly $1 trillion national infrastructure plan, acting with sudden speed after weeks of fits and starts once the White House and a bipartisan group of senators agreed on major provisions of the package that’s key to President Joe Biden’s agenda. Giving Wednesday night’s vote a boost, Senate GOP leader …

Infrastructure deal: Senate suddenly acts to take up bill
3 years, 4 months ago

Infrastructure deal: Senate suddenly acts to take up bill

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Senate voted Wednesday night to begin work on a nearly $1 trillion national infrastructure plan, acting with sudden speed after weeks of fits and starts once the White House and a bipartisan group of senators agreed on major provisions of the package that’s key to President Joe Biden’s agenda. Giving Wednesday night’s vote a boost, Senate GOP …

Infrastructure talks leave Biden’s entire agenda at risk
3 years, 4 months ago

Infrastructure talks leave Biden’s entire agenda at risk

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s latest leap into the Senate’s up-and-down efforts to clinch a bipartisan $1 trillion infrastructure deal comes with even more at stake than his coveted plans for boosting road, rail and other public works projects. The president also used several tweets to prod lawmakers, including one saying, “There are no Democratic roads or Republican bridges — …

Biden says Senators FINALLY have a deal on $1T infrastructure package
3 years, 4 months ago

Biden says Senators FINALLY have a deal on $1T infrastructure package

Daily Mail  

The Senate on Wednesday voted to take up one of President Biden's key national spending priorities, as 17 Republicans jointed with Democrats to vote to take up a bipartisan infrastructure bill. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell late Wednesday announced that he would vote for a key procedural motion to get to the bill, based on a commitment that the latest …

Infrastructure bill fails first vote; Senate to try again
3 years, 5 months ago

Infrastructure bill fails first vote; Senate to try again

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans rejected an effort to begin debate on the big infrastructure deal that a bipartisan group of senators brokered with President Joe Biden, but pressure was mounting as supporters insisted they just needed more time before another vote possibly next week. In a CNN town hall, Biden also talked up the benefits of the bipartisan framework, saying, …

Republicans are expected to kill bipartisan infrastructure bill today
3 years, 5 months ago

Republicans are expected to kill bipartisan infrastructure bill today

Daily Mail  

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday vowed to kill a $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill and accused Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer of 'playing games' by scheduling the vote. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday vowed to kill a $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer defended holding Wednesday's procedural vote, saying it was time …

Disability advocates push for home and community-based care in Democrats’ infrastructure reconciliation plan
3 years, 5 months ago

Disability advocates push for home and community-based care in Democrats’ infrastructure reconciliation plan

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “We also know that the pandemic made the existing caregiving crisis dramatically worse, while …

Biden wants spending to boost economy, but GOP to block vote
3 years, 5 months ago

Biden wants spending to boost economy, but GOP to block vote

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said Monday that his infrastructure and families agenda must be passed to sustain the economic momentum of his first six months in office, aiming to set the tone for a crucial week of congressional negotiations on the two bills. Calling his plans a “blue-collar blueprint for building an American economy back,” Biden said, “This is …

McConnell praises Biden for reversing infrastructure bill veto threat
3 years, 5 months ago

McConnell praises Biden for reversing infrastructure bill veto threat

Daily Mail  

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell praised President Joe Biden for walking back his commitment to link the bipartisan infrastructure bill to 'massive, unrelated tax-and-spend' legislation in a statement Monday. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell praised President Joe Biden for walking back his commitment to link a bipartisan infrastructure bill to a 'human' infrastructure bill Senate Democrats would pass using reconciliation …

Democrats go to war over infrastructure
3 years, 5 months ago

Democrats go to war over infrastructure

Daily Mail  

Democrats are going to war over infrastructure with liberal senators threatening not to support President Joe Biden's compromise bill without a second $6 trillion measure that contains their wish list items, such as free child care and green projects. President Joe Biden is trying to hold together competing factions of Democrats as a war breaks out within the party over …

Bipartisan infrastructure deal back on track after walk-back
3 years, 5 months ago

Bipartisan infrastructure deal back on track after walk-back

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan deal to invest nearly $1 trillion in the nation’s infrastructure appeared to be back on track Sunday after a stark walk-back by President Joe Biden to his earlier insistence that the bill be coupled with an even larger Democrat-backed measure in order to earn his signature. “If we can pull this off, I think Mitch will …

'Never a veto threat!' Biden backtracks on tying bipartisan infrastructure deal to reconciliation
3 years, 5 months ago

'Never a veto threat!' Biden backtracks on tying bipartisan infrastructure deal to reconciliation

Daily Mail  

Joe Biden was forced to walk back on Saturday after Republican fury erupted over his comments making the bipartisan infrastructure bill's passage reliant on Congress also passing his $2.5 trillion American Families Plan. President Joe Biden said in a Saturday statement that he never intended to issue a 'veto threat' as he assured Republicans he is not linking the bipartisan …

Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal May Be A Tough Sell To The Rest Of Congress
3 years, 5 months ago

Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal May Be A Tough Sell To The Rest Of Congress

NPR  

Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal May Be A Tough Sell To The Rest Of Congress Enlarge this image toggle caption David Schaper David Schaper President Biden is celebrating a big win for one of his top legislative priorities, touting a bipartisan agreement on a framework to roughly double spending on transportation and infrastructure over the next eight years. "We are upending …

Opinion: This bill is a win-win for Democrats and Republicans
3 years, 6 months ago

Opinion: This bill is a win-win for Democrats and Republicans

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Lanhee J. Chen is a regular contributor for CNN Opinion. A bipartisan group of US Senators has agreed to a roughly $1.2 trillion package of infrastructure reforms that President Joe Biden said he will support. As Biden noted in a press conference today, “This reminds me of the days when we used to get an awful lot done …

Here's what's included in the bipartisan infrastructure law
3 years, 6 months ago

Here's what's included in the bipartisan infrastructure law

NPR  

Here's what's included in the bipartisan infrastructure law Enlarge this image toggle caption Alex Wong/Getty Images Alex Wong/Getty Images President Biden has signed the bipartisan infrastructure bill into law, 10 days after it passed the House on near-party lines and months after a Senate vote. Sponsor Message Here's a look at what's included in the infrastructure legislation : Transportation Roads, …

'We Have A Deal': Biden Announces A Bipartisan Infrastructure Agreement With Senators
3 years, 6 months ago

'We Have A Deal': Biden Announces A Bipartisan Infrastructure Agreement With Senators

NPR  

'We Have A Deal': Biden Announces A Bipartisan Infrastructure Agreement With Senators Enlarge this image toggle caption Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images President Biden on Thursday announced a bipartisan infrastructure agreement after meeting with a group of senators from both parties, though he later cautioned it wouldn't be enacted without a separate proposal set to have just Democratic support. …

Bipartisan infrastructure group swells to 21 senators
3 years, 6 months ago

Bipartisan infrastructure group swells to 21 senators

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan senators’ group working on a $1 trillion infrastructure compromise more than doubled in size to 21 members Wednesday, a key threshold that gives momentum to their effort as President Joe Biden returns from overseas at a pivotal time for his big legislative priority. “We look forward to working with our Republican and Democratic colleagues to develop …

10 Senators Say They Agree On Infrastructure 'Framework' — But There Are Few Details
3 years, 6 months ago

10 Senators Say They Agree On Infrastructure 'Framework' — But There Are Few Details

NPR  

10 Senators Say They Agree On Infrastructure 'Framework' — But There Are Few Details Enlarge this image toggle caption Samuel Corum/Getty Images Samuel Corum/Getty Images A bipartisan group of 10 U.S. senators says they agree on a "framework" for a deal on an infrastructure package, but the members did not release any details and top leaders from both parties have …

Can President Biden Still Get A Bipartisan Deal On Infrastructure?
3 years, 6 months ago

Can President Biden Still Get A Bipartisan Deal On Infrastructure?

NPR  

Can President Biden Still Get A Bipartisan Deal On Infrastructure? Now that infrastructure negotiations have broken down, NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Republican Rep. Carlos Gimenez of Florida about whether a new GOP group can reach an agreement with the White House. LEILA FADEL, HOST: For more on why bipartisan infrastructure talks have hit a major roadblock, we turn now …

Bipartisan talks on infrastructure heat up as Biden prepares for big push
3 years, 7 months ago

Bipartisan talks on infrastructure heat up as Biden prepares for big push

CNN  

CNN — As the White House intensifies conversations with key Republicans on infrastructure, a small, bipartisan group of senators is in the early stages of seeing if they might be able to break loose consensus on their own plan. Democratic Sen. Jon Tester of Montana stressed the talks haven’t resulted in any agreement yet, but the group of roughly a …

Dems aim for July vote as Congress digs in on infrastructure
3 years, 8 months ago

Dems aim for July vote as Congress digs in on infrastructure

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Even before President Joe Biden unveiled his $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan Wednesday, congressional committees were laying the groundwork for a major public works investment with the goal of passage over the summer. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi cited July 4 as the date she would like to have an infrastructure bill approved, but that deadline could slip to later …

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