After a 16-hour marathon debate and series of amendments that went through the night, the U.S. Senate passed a monumental climate, tax and health care spending package that Democrats negotiated over 14 months.
The sprawling package — which nearly fell apart again and again — is aimed at lowering health-care costs, raising taxes on corporations, reducing the federal budget deficit and injecting a historic burst of funding into efforts to combat climate change.
The bill passed only with Democratic votes, 50 to 50, with Vice President Kamala Harris breaking the tie.
The bill now heads to the House, which will come back into session on Friday. If it passes, it will be sent to President Biden for his signature.
It’s an absolutely massive legislative accomplishment for Democrats.
