Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, who voted for the infrastructure bill, called the larger proposal "radical." On Tuesday, Yellen also endorsed moving forward with the larger spending package, saying the infrastructure plan should have a sequel. Uncertain futureOn Tuesday, Biden lauded the 19 Republicans who voted for the bipartisan infrastructure measure. Leading House progressive Democrats said on Tuesday that most progressives would not vote for the bipartisan infrastructure bill until the Senate also passes a "robust" second spending measure. That was in contrast to more moderate House Democrats, who want a quick vote on the infrastructure bill.

Source: CBC News August 11, 2021 14:15 UTC