House Democrats adopted a budget resolution that triggers the legislative process for their $3.5 trillion domestic spending bill. The 220-212 vote came after a group of moderates got House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to agree to also hold a vote on a separate bipartisan infrastructure bill by September 27. Committees have until September 15 to assemble the $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation bill, which is expected to include a slew of Democratic health care priorities. Leadership hopes to pass the bill by the end of September. (Articles here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, and here)
August 25, 2021
D.C. News