🤫 Biden's buzz saw

Plus: Committee chairs unhappy | Thursday, August 05, 2021

Alerts   View in browser     Axios Sneak Peek Thought Bubble By the Axios Politics Team ·Aug 05, 2021 Welcome to the first Sneak Peek Thought Bubble we'll be sending this month to offer special insights amid the traditional congressional recess period.     Biden's buzz saw President Biden during a clean-energy event today. Photo: Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images   It's a massive win for President Biden: The Senate is headed toward passing a $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package by this weekend. And it's about to become a massive headache. Biden's dream of bipartisanship is about to hit a buzz saw in the House, Axios' Alayna Treene writes. House progressives are poised to strike, demanding even more. Then, Democrats in the 50-50 Senate are prepared to use pure partisanship for their follow-up move: They plan to ram through a "soft" infrastructure bill — that also includes spending in areas such as child care and climate change — via reconciliation, which takes only a simple majority. Driving the news: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) filed a motion tonight to end debate and move toward a final vote on the bipartisan bill. With many senators scheduled to leave town tomorrow to attend the funeral for former Sen. Mike Enzi (R-Wyo.), the final vote is likely on Saturday. What we're hearing: Senate committee chairs are furious at being marginalized by the bipartisan group of lawmakers — the G-10 and later G-22 — that cut the deal. The chairs, who are used to having the last word, blame the breakaway lawmakers for dragging out the talks, multiple lawmakers and their aides tell Axios. What's next: Senate leaders in both parties have been discussing ways to speed up the remainder of floor debate and salvage as much of their August recess as they can. Their goal is to move on to consideration of Democrats' $3.5 trillion budget resolution. Republicans are prepared to respond next week with a nasty vote-a-rama — a vote marathon that can stretch hours or days — on that budget resolution. That's destined to dissipate any momentary goodwill or joy. So the White House better celebrate while it can.     A message from Axios Market news worthy of your time     Get a daily look at the news and trends dominating the worlds of global business and finance. Sent every weekday to your inbox by our markets editor Sam Ro. Why it matters: We highlight the stories that matter and share crucial economic insights. Stay informed in just a few short minutes. Subscribe for free   📬 Thanks for reading. A reminder that your family, friends and colleagues can subscribe to Sneak, AM or any of Axios' other free newsletters by clicking here. Like this email style and format? Learn more about Axios HQ. It'll help you deliver employee communications more effectively.   Axios thanks our partners for supporting our newsletters. If you're interested in advertising, learn more here. Sponsorship has no influence on editorial content. Axios, 3100 Clarendon B‌lvd, Suite 1300, Arlington VA 22201   You received this email because you signed up for newsletters from Axios. Change your preferences or unsubscribe here.   Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up now to get Axios in your inbox.   Follow Axios on social media: