Senate convenes for rare weekend session over infrastructure
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer encouraged the authors of a bipartisan infrastructure plan to finish writing their bill so that senators can begin offering amendments.
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Regional leaders call for input in infrastructure bill
The Senate has convened for a rare Saturday session on Capitol Hill. Lawmakers returned to the Capitol in an effort to come to terms on the roughly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure plan. Joseph Kane, a fellow at the Brookings Institution specializing in infrastructure policy, joins CBSN to discuss why some regional leaders are frustrated with the spending proposed in the plan.
Senate moves forward with infrastructure bill
The Senate is moving forward with debate on infrastructure after lawmakers advanced a bipartisan bill in a 67 to 32 vote, CBS News' Skyler Henry reports. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero from Capitol Hill to discuss.
Senate votes to move forward with bipartisan infrastructure bill
The Senate secured enough votes to move ahead with a bipartisan infrastructure agreement.
Senate votes to advance bipartisan infrastructure bill
In a 67 to 32 vote Wednesday, the Senate voted to begin debate on a $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package. The key test vote came hours after a group of negotiators announced an agreement on the "major issues" of the bill, following months of talks between both parties. CBS News' Natalie Brand joins CBSN's Lana Zak to explain what happens next.
GOP senators announce agreement on "major issues" in infrastructure bill
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Future of bipartisan infrastructure bill
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Senate faces pivotal vote on bipartisan infrastructure deal as negotiations continue
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer set up a procedural vote Wednesday to begin debate on the bipartisan infrastructure deal.
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Schumer says Senate will act on bipartisan infrastructure bill next week
The Senate may vote to advance a vehicle for the bill next week, even if the legislative text is not finalized.
Senate Democrats unveil budget agreement
Democratic senators announced late Tuesday that they've reached a deal on a $3.5 trillion infrastructure bill that they will attempt to pass through reconciliation, a process that would not require Republican votes. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports on what's in the package, and then CBSN's Tanya Rivero is joined by CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion to discuss what comes next.
Biden meets with Senate Democrats on infrastructure bills
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Senate Democrats announce deal on $3.5 trillion reconciliation bill
Democrats will attempt to pass the bill through reconciliation, a process that will allow the legislation to be approved without any Republican votes.
Democrats race to bring bipartisan infrastructure deal to Senate
The White House confirmed that the bill could be brought to the floor as early as the week of July 19.
Biden defends infrastructure agreement
President Biden is continuing to defend the bipartisan infrastructure deal reached by last week, calling it a "once-in-a-generation investment" in an op-ed for Yahoo News. This comes as he faces pressure from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle on a reconciliation package. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joined CBSN to discuss the latest.
Biden reaffirms commitment to bipartisanship amid GOP concerns
Republicans raised concerns after President Biden said he would not support a bipartisan deal without an accompanying reconciliation bill.
Democrats search for path forward on voting rights after Senate bill fails
Senate Republicans blocked a sweeping elections bill, but Democrats argue that the fight over voting rights is not over.
Voting rights bill expected to fail in Senate
Senators are battling over a sweeping voting rights and election reform measure backed by most Democrats and the White House. President Biden and Democrats argue the legislation would protect democracy as many GOP-led states introduce voting restrictions. The bill has no Republican support and is expected to fail to surpass the 60-vote threshold to avoid a filibuster. CBS News' Skyler Henry breaks down the bill, and CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about what to expect.
Senate GOP blocks voting rights bill
In a 50-50 vote on Tuesday, Senate Republicans blocked a debate from kicking off on the Democrats' sweeping attempt to overhaul election and voting laws in the U.S. The measure would have set a federal floor on voting standards nationwide. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with the latest from Capitol Hill.
Senate Republicans block Democrats' voting rights bill
With a 50-50 vote, the effort, which garnered last-minute backing from Democratic Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia, fell far short of the 60 votes needed to overcome a filibuster.
Manchin circulates list of demands for voting legislation
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