Democrats’ divisions could still derail infrastructure bills

Pelosi and Schumer pledging to follow two-track strategy to pass a $3.5tn reconciliation bill first

Joe Biden's economic vision has taken a major step toward becoming reality after the US Senate passed two infrastructure measures, but widening political divisions within the Democratic party could yet derail the entire legislative package.

The Senate last week advanced a sprawling $3.5tn budget blueprint for soft" infrastructure projects to tackle climate change and health care, a day after approving a $1tr bipartisan infrastructure bill to rebuild the nation's crumbling roads and bridges.