A last minute demand from moderates slowed a quick Friday vote.
Category - Congress
Democrats Finish ‘Rough Draft’ Of Reconciliation Bill
More importantly, the most liberal caucus has now endorsed a smaller bill.
Democrats Could Announce Spending Deal Today
Democrats could unveil the final framework of a reconciliation bill today.
Manchin, Sinema Agree To Tax Proposals
Sinema and Manchin have agreed to higher taxes on the rich.
Democrats Compromise On Spending Plans
Deals are being made and programs are getting cut to arrive at something that can pass.
The New Plan to Gain Manchin’s Support
Climate change could factor into gaining the support of both moderate Democrats.
Democrats Consider Lower Taxes for Lower Spending
A smaller reconciliation bill means fewer taxes will be needed to pay for it.
McConnell Decides Not To Blow Up The Economy
We're not going to breach the debt ceiling and trigger a default.
Votes On Large Spending Bills Delayed Again
But at least a final compromise is coming into sharper focus.
A Last Minute Government Shutdown is Averted. Again.
This wasn't always normal.
Centrist Dems Drop Their Hard ‘No’
Manchin and Sinema appear to have entered the negotiating phase.
Pelosi Schedules Final Vote For Bipartisan Spending
The bipartisan infrastructure bill will head to President Biden's desk on Thursday.
House Passes Bill to Avert Shutdown, Raise Debt Ceiling
But Senate Republicans will probably filibuster it.
McConnell Says ‘No’ To Debt Ceiling Hike
A possible government shutdown is a week away and a default could follow.
A Compromise Spending Total Takes Shape
We have our first hint of how big a compromise reconciliation bill could be.
Manchin Dangles Compromises For Spending Plans
Manchin says he won't support a large bill unless changes are made.
Dems Plan to Combine Debt Ceiling, Disaster Relief, Gov Funding
Biden wants to make it harder for the GOP to say 'No' to multiple things at once.
House Democrats Pass $3.5 Trillion Budget Resolution
Speaker Pelosi unified all Democrats in favor of the massive resolution.
The GOP Says They Won’t Raise The Debt Ceiling
All but three GOP senators signed a letter against raising the debt limit.
Senate Dems Pass Budget For Reconciliation
The only thing stopping a $3.5 trillion bill now is putting it all together.