Infrastructure Bill Clears Last Hurdle on Way to Senate Vote

Aug. 9, 2021, 1:42 AM UTC

The broad $550 billion infrastructure package cleared its last procedural hurdles in the U.S. Senate Sunday night, setting up a vote on final passage as soon as Monday.

The legislation, which is a cornerstone of President Joe Biden’s economic agenda, was moved forward in three votes that showed it has broad bipartisan support.

But there was no immediate resolution on amendments still on the table, including proposals for new cryptocurrency rules and flexibility for states and localities that choose to use some unspent pandemic relief funds for roads and bridges.

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