The real test will be when Democrats write and vote on subsequent legislation actually enacting the party's priorities into specific spending and tax policies. Even so, Schumer said Democrats have “a chance, a good chance” to succeed. A chief force behind Democrats' drive has been Senate Budget Committee Chairman Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. Child tax credits beefed up for the pandemic would be extended, along with federal subsidies for health insurance. Democrats have said their policies will be fully paid for, but they'll make no final decisions until this fall's follow-up bill.

Source: ABC News August 11, 2021 05:12 UTC