Senate Passes Democrats’ Health and Climate Bill

Senate Passes Democrats’ Health and Climate Bill
The U.S. Capitol in Washington on Aug. 6, 2022. Anna Rose Layden/Getty Images
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The Senate approved the Democrats’ sweeping health care and climate bill on Aug. 7 in a 51–50 vote, with Vice President Kamala Harris casting the tiebreaking vote.

The estimated $740 billion package next goes to the House for consideration.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
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