Senate approves $3.5tn budget plan in crucial step on economic package
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Lawmakers approve Democrats' budget resolution on party-line 50-49 vote hours after passing $1tn infrastructure bill
Democrats pushed a $3.5tn framework for bolstering family services, health and environment programs through the Senate early Wednesday.
The overnight vote advances Joe Biden's plans for reshaping federal priorities, and came hours after passing a $1tn infrastructure package.
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