StoryGraph Biggest Story 2021-11-05 -- speaker nancy pelosi (8), state and local tax (7), social spending bill (7), the west virginia (6), sen joe (6)
Biden's Big Bill On Brink Of House Votes, But Fights Remain
House Democrats appear on the verge of advancing President Joe Biden's Build Back Better package and a companion infrastructure bill.
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House Democrats modify SALT provision in spending bill
House Democrats late Thursday modified the provision in their social spending package that would raise the cap on the state and local tax (SALT) deduction.
LIVE COVERAGE: Pelosi says vote will happen despite progressive opposition
The House convened at 8 a.m.
House sets up vote on spending bill and infrastructure
A Democratic leadership source said the House plans to vote on the two pieces of legislation Friday, and that leaders are feeling confident they will finish them in one day.
House Democrats Hunt for Votes to Pass Biden’s Domestic Agenda
Speaker Nancy Pelosi wanted a vote on Thursday night on a $1.85 trillion social policy and climate bill, but moderates pushed back and action was postponed until Friday.
The moment has come for Biden and Pelosi to close the deal on his sweeping agenda
In the wake of jarring election results in several states on Tuesday, the one thing Democrats appeared to agree on was that they needed action in Congress.
Pelosi tries to rev House Dems after season in the ditch
"There’s a point where you've got to stop talking," Rep. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) said. But can the House get there?
Pelosi amps up domestic-agenda pressure campaign, pressing Friday votes
Democratic leaders made headway in some areas, but key lawmakers were still drafting new language on immigration as late as 9 p.m.
Manchin will get last word, even as House races to pass megabill
House Democratic leaders and progressives want to speed toward passage of a bill that won't have a smooth ride through the Senate.
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