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U.S. Senate debate on $3.5 trillion spending plan enters second day

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The bipartisan $1 trillion infrastructure bill was passed in a 69-30 vote. The bill includes $550 billion in new spending, as well as $450 billion in previously approved infrastructure investment. With a razor-thin majority in the Senate, Democrats pivoted quickly to a budget resolution containing spending instructions for the multi-trillion-dollar package.

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Senate Democrats' $3.5 trillion reconciliation bill aims to provide 'millions' with green cards - Real America's Voice News

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Tulsa World

Lankford, Inhofe oppose Democrats $3.5 trillion budget resolution.

Passed with a 50-49 straight-party vote, the resolution sets the framework for a showdown on a broad range of spending issues.

4 years ago·Tulsa, United States

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Daily Maverick

World: Democrats’ $3.5 Trillion Budget Win Exposes Cracks in Party

President Joe Biden’s economic agenda took a major step forward Wednesday with Senate passage of a $3.5 trillion budget framework, but the bill that opens the way for the biggest expansion of federal social spending immediately exposed division among Democrats.

4 years ago·South Africa

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Majority Leader Schumer Says He Wants Budget Reconciliation Bill Done By September 15

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) held a news conference on the Senate agenda one day after the chamber passed a $1.2 trillion infrastructure deal and a $3.5 trillion budget. During the press conference, he spoke about the passage of the infrastructure bill and the budget resolution, as well as answering questions on the debt ceiling and voting rights. "I'm glad he stepped down," said the majority leader after he was asked if Gov. Cuom…

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