Why Democrats might not need Republicans to pass their $3.5 trillion budget bill


Two spending bills are on deck for the Senate on Tuesday–a $1 trillion infrastructure plan and a $3.5 trillion budget plan. While the former has bipartisan support, the latter appears unpopular among Republicans.

With Senate Democrats’ efforts continually blocked by the filibuster, the $3.5 trillion bill could still pass because it qualifies for budget reconciliation. The process only requires 50 votes to pass.

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