Senate Approves $1 Trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill

The Senate passed a $1 trillion infrastructure bill with a 69-30 vote, supported by 19 Republicans, including Mitch McConnell. The bill focuses on hard infrastructure like roads and bridges. It now moves to the House, where Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to consider it alongside another bill with Democratic priorities.

What was the outcome of the vote on the infrastructure bill in Congress?

• The bill was rejected.

• The bill was passed with a majority.

• The bill was postponed.

• The bill was sent back for amendments.

Who presided over the passage of the infrastructure bill in the Senate?

• Senator Chuck Schumer

• Vice President Kamala Harris

• President Joe Biden

• Speaker Nancy Pelosi

How many Republicans supported the infrastructure bill?

• 10

• 25

• 15

• 19

Which Republican leader backed the infrastructure bill?

• Senator Ted Cruz

• Senator Marco Rubio

• Senator Lindsey Graham

• Minority Leader Mitch McConnell

What condition did Speaker Nancy Pelosi set for the infrastructure bill to be taken up in the House?

• It must be revised to include more funding.

• It must receive unanimous support.

• It must be accompanied by another bill with Democratic priorities.

• It must be passed by the Senate first.