Back to the Washington Wizards Newsfeed

Biden urges quick Senate vote after Sinema announces support for Manchin-Schumer deal

President Biden late Thursday celebrated Sen. Kyrsten Sinema’s deal with Senate Democrats that could clear the way for the upper chamber to advance the president’s long-stalled climate and spending bill.

“Tonight, we’ve taken another critical step toward reducing inflation and the cost of living for American families,” Mr. Biden said in a statement, touting the legislation as a way to reduce the deficit, create jobs, lower prescription drug costs and combat climate change.

“I look forward to the Senate taking up this legislation and passing it as soon as possible,” he continued.

Mr. Biden’s statement, however, did not acknowledge or mention Ms.