Sen. Manchin says he will not vote for President Biden's Build Back Better Act.
, deflating Democrats' hopes of passing the nearly $2 trillion legislation aimed at transforming the nation's social safety net in the new year.
"This is a no on this legislation," he said."I've tried everything humanly possible. I can't get there." deadline to vote on the $1.7 trillion social spending package. The House passed a version of the legislation in November. "I have tried everything I know to do and the president has worked diligently. He's been wonderful to work with. He knows I've had concerns and the problems I've had," Manchin said on Sunday.
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