Senate Takes Up $1 Trillion Infrastructure Deal

Senate Takes Up $1 Trillion Infrastructure Deal

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The transcript discusses the Senate's progress on a $1 trillion infrastructure plan, highlighting the bipartisan agreement on key provisions. It celebrates the long-awaited investment in infrastructure and the spirit of bipartisanship. However, challenges remain as the measure requires 60 votes in the evenly split Senate to advance, and it's uncertain if it will receive enough Republican support to reach President Biden's desk.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the total value of the infrastructure plan discussed?

$500 billion

$1 trillion

$2 trillion

$750 billion

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the significant outcome of the Senate's recent vote?

Work on the plan began

The plan was rejected

The plan was postponed

The plan was finalized

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was achieved by senators from both parties?

A decision to delay the plan

Agreement on key provisions

A complete overhaul of the plan

A unanimous vote

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is still uncertain about the infrastructure measure?

If it will be implemented this year

If it will be signed by the President

If it will receive enough Republican support

If it will be funded

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many votes are required in the Senate to move the measure forward?

50 votes

51 votes

60 votes

55 votes