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RT @noamdromi: @mkraju I had the privilege of interviewing Senator Levin shortly before the pandemic last year. May his memory be a blessin… — PolitiTweet.org

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But this move also means that there isn’t wide bipartisan support — and it faces an uncertain future in Senate. It’s doubtful it would get unanimous consent for quick passage in Senate. But Schumer could take procedural steps - but that would eat up floor time and need 60 votes — PolitiTweet.org

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House Rules will meet tomorrow AM to set the parameters for floor debate of a bill to extend eviction moratorium til year’s end. This is part of a last-minute move by Dems to extend the moratorium before the House’s summer recess begins after tomorrow. — PolitiTweet.org

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Sad news about the death of a long-time Senate fixture: Carl Levin, the former Michigan senator, Armed Services chair and a man revered by both parties. His death comes just days after the passing of Mike Enzi, a former chairman and genial man with many friends on both sides https://t.co/x8TivYWPsW — PolitiTweet.org

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Ugh. What a bummer — PolitiTweet.org

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Putting pressure on the Senate parliamentarian, who will have a major decision on her hands to determine whether immigration legislation falls within the scope of the chamber’s budget rules — PolitiTweet.org

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Bill text of the infrastructure deal still not released but the Senate is scheduled to vote to officially move to the bill tomorrow. After text is released, it will then be open to amendments — expected to be set at 60-vote threshold for approval — PolitiTweet.org

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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi tells reporters that there will be no vote on extending the eviction moratorium tonight, but said “we’ll see” about whether it could be done tomorrow, per @AnnieGrayerCNN. Comes after Dem leaders have been whipping support for an extension — PolitiTweet.org

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6 Democrats and 5 Republicans voted against the Capitol security package, which passed House 416-11. Omar, Ayanna Pressley, Jamaal Bowman, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rashida Tlaib and Cori Bush.   Chip Roy, Thomas Massie, Bob Good, Tom McClintock, Ralph Norman, per @AnnieGrayerCNN — PolitiTweet.org

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DeFazio says the proposal fails on climate change and “degraded” funding for water systems — among other issues. Asked about the Senate bill, DeFazio said: “What bill? We don’t usually vote on outlines— apparently the Senate does.” (The bill text hasn’t been released yet.) — PolitiTweet.org

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DeFazio says he was referring to Sens. Portman, Sinema and Collins. And then he said four people if you count WH adviser Steve Ricchetti. — PolitiTweet.org

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Rep. Pete DeFazio, chairman of House Transportation and Infrastructure, trashed Senate’s bipartisan infrastructure bill, and told me it needs to be “substantially changed.” “This was written by three people who have no knowledge of or expertise in transportation infrastructure.” — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @MZanona: House Freedom Caucus ramping up pressure on @GOPLeader to allow a vote expelling Kinzinger and Cheney from GOP, which takes 2/… — PolitiTweet.org

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Schumer says the Senate plans to be in session this weekend: “The plan is yes,” he told me Asked how long the infrastructure bill will be on the floor, he said: “We shall see.” — PolitiTweet.org

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Bill passes Senate, 98-0. (Marshall and Rounds were absent) — PolitiTweet.org

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Ron Johnson still hasn’t made a decision on whether he will run for re-election    “Nope,” he told me when asked if he had made up his mind yet. He said he’s got plenty of time. — PolitiTweet.org

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Sen. John Thune says that while he voted against proceeding to the infrastructure bill yesterday, he could be a yes on final passage. He voted NO, he said, because no bill text has been released. Talks are beginning on the amendment process — PolitiTweet.org

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Nearly seven months after the Capitol attack, the Senate is on track to pass a $2B emergency spending package this afternoon to ramp up security at the Capitol campus. After it passes, the House is expected to clear the measure and send it to Biden's desk — PolitiTweet.org

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Rep. Zoe Lofgren told @JohnKingCNN that House Republicans complaining about wearing masks are "whining." "Get a grip, do what's responsible," Lofgren said. — PolitiTweet.org

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Responding to Jordan, who warned Dems that the GOP could go after Schiff and Swalwell in a Republican majority if they seek GOP testimony now. Lofgren responds: "Sounds like he's got something to hide" — PolitiTweet.org

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Lofgren says on @InsidePolitics that they'll have depositions of witnesses first before having a public hearing. "I'm sure we will want to talk to members of Congress," she says when asked about Mo Brooks. Brooks wouldn't say if he would cooperate. https://t.co/3q627FoBfd — PolitiTweet.org

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Angus King, the indy who caucuses with Dems and a holdout over Biden's pick of David Chipman for ATF, told me he met Tuesday with outside groups that are pushing for his confirmation. "I’m listening," King said, adding he had no further comment. A D defection would derail pick — PolitiTweet.org

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Here’s the full summary. Bill text has not been released yet https://t.co/GuU8Zwq5Ym — PolitiTweet.org

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McCarthy on his Jan. 6 phone call with Trump:   “When I called the president, I was telling him about what was happening in the Capitol, because none of you would know unless you were in the Capitol,” per @MZanona — PolitiTweet.org

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Joe Manchin has been involved in talks over a new plan to change voting laws. Says Dems are not pressuring him to change filibuster "They've been very, very, very, very respectful of that. They know where I am, and I told them, we’d lose democracy if we lose the filibuster." — PolitiTweet.org

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McConnell sounds positive on the bipartisan infrastructure deal. He called it an “important basic duty of government” that won’t please both parties and a “focused compromise.” A sign he may vote for final passage. — PolitiTweet.org

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To get budget reconciliation plan through the Senate, both chambers must adopt a budget resolution first. To get resolution adopted, all 50 Senate Dems need to vote for it. Today Manchin told me: "We should move forward with the budget resolution." He's undecided on price tag https://t.co/XhkVH2eA2O — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @b_fung: .@mkraju got ahold of a 57-page summary of the infrastructure deal being provided to senators. Some tech-related highlights: F… — PolitiTweet.org

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A day after Kyrsten Sinema said she opposes a $3.5 trillion price tag, Manchin suggested he’s not ruling it out. “I’m keeping an open mind … I’m not saying whether I can or I can’t. I’m looking at everything out of respect for my colleagues,” he said — PolitiTweet.org

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Sen. Joe Manchin says he supports moving ahead on the Democrats’ budget resolution, which would pave the way for taking up the $3.5 trillion reconcilation package. “We should move forward with the budget resolution because you got to get on the bill to work,” he told me — PolitiTweet.org