Senator Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona, another key Democrat, had previously said she would not support a final $3.5 trillion package. Like Mr. Manchin, she framed her vote in support of the budget blueprint as a way to begin the process, as opposed to embracing the intended outcome. Understand the Infrastructure Bill One trillion dollar package passed. The blueprint vote came a day after the bipartisan approval of a $1 trillion infrastructure package. The blueprint allows Senate Democrats to create an expansive package that will carry the remainder of President Biden’s $4 trillion economic agenda.

Source: New York Times August 11, 2021 14:15 UTC