House Democrats pass Biden’s expansive Build Back Better policy plan
by Lauren Gambino and David Smith in Washington and V from on (#5S41R)
Bill now goes back to the Senate, where it faces total opposition from Republicans and an uphill battle against centrist Democrats
Joe Biden has hailed the US House of Representatives for passing a $1.75tn social and climate spending bill, a central pillar of his agenda that must now go before the Senate.
The Democratic majority in the House approved the Build Back Better Act on Friday despite fierce opposition from Republicans.
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