President Joe Biden's plan for a $1.2 trillion investment in US infrastructure will face a key step in the Senate on Saturday.
US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer remains optimistic the bipartisan infrastructure bill will passWASHINGTON - President Joe Biden's plan for a $1.2 trillion investment in US infrastructure will face a key step in the Senate Saturday determining if it comes to the floor for a final vote, before heading to the House of Representatives.
While he reproached Republicans for their"numerous objections" that blocked efforts to vote on amendments"all day" on Thursday, he remained confident of the bill's chances, saying earlier in the night that lawmakers were"close to an agreement.""We very much want to finish this important bill, so we will reconvene Saturday at noon to vote on cloture."
It will then be submitted to a final vote by simple majority in the Senate, perhaps on the same day or on Sunday. That would mark a resounding victory in a deeply divided Washington for Biden, a former Senator who touts his ability to reach across the aisle.