Senate Democrats kicked off the marathon known as 'vote-a-rama' today to deliver their next filibuster-proof ticket to passing major legislation against the will of their GOP colleagues
Senate Democrats kicked off the marathon known as "vote-a-rama" on Tuesday to deliver their next filibuster-proof ticket to passing major legislation against the will of their GOP colleagues.
The vote-a-rama will culminate with a final roll call — likely in the wee hours of Wednesday morning — on adoption of aof climate and social initiatives, including subsidized child care, expanded Medicare and paid family and medical leave benefits. Adoption of the budget measure will unlock the reconciliation process, which empowers the majority party to eventually clear the final bill with just 51 votes in the Senate, rather than the usual 60-vote hurdle.
“Yes, sir. We're going to have one hell of a fight,” said Graham, the top Republican on the Senate Budget Committee. “I don't know how long we're going to be here, but as long as it takes. America is worth fighting for, and America as we know it is at risk in this budget resolution.” Later, Democrats sidestepped more drama by unanimously backing a Republican amendment from Sen. Tommy Tuberville that opposed defunding the police. In a moment of levity before the vote, Sen. Cory Booker voiced enthusiastic approval, stressing that all senators should go on the record about their support for funding the police, their belief “in God, country and apple pie.”
Lawmakers unanimously adopted a provision from Senate Minority Whip John Thune that targets a Democratic plan to go after dynastic wealth. The amendment opposes an end to the tax exemption that allows the wealthy to pass assets on to heirs tax-free by forgiving capital gains taxes on things like company stock and land when people die.
After Tuesday’s vote-a-rama ends, Democrats are expected to approve the budget resolution that once again launches the privileged process for final passage of their social spending bill.
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