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Democrats had hoped to pass Build Back Better via the budget reconciliation process, which would bypass certain Republican opposition but require every member of their party to vote in lock-step to pass the bill by a slim 51-50 margin.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said a revamped attempt at a comprehensive spending package is a 'high priority' for his party.
Manchin reportedly wants a smaller price tag than the original, which gave him cold feet over concerns of what more government spending would do to record-high inflation.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said a revamped attempt at a comprehensive spending package is a 'high priority' for his party.
Manchin reportedly wants a smaller price tag than the original, which gave him cold feet over concerns of what more government spending would do to record-high inflation.
Dems say they have until Memorial Day to get Manchin on Biden's agenda
Democrats had hoped to pass Build Back Better via reconciliation, which would bypass GOP opposition but require every member of their party to vote in lock-step to pass the bill by a slim 51-50 margin.
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