Biden, Pelosi Pressure Democrats Ahead of Showdown on Agenda

Biden, Pelosi Pressure Democrats Ahead of Showdown on Agenda

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The video discusses a busy schedule in the House, focusing on a Senate vote on a bill to fund the government and address the debt ceiling. The bill is expected to fail due to Republican opposition, necessitating new funding measures. A potential government shutdown looms, and Speaker Pelosi plans a vote on Thursday, negotiating with House members to secure progressive support for an upcoming infrastructure vote.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason the Senate bill to fund the government is expected to fail?

Disagreement over tax reforms

Insufficient time for debate

Republican opposition due to the debt ceiling

Lack of support from Democrats

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the consequence if a new funding measure is not passed by Friday?

The government will shut down

The debt ceiling will be automatically raised

A new election will be called

The Senate will be dissolved

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is leading the efforts to hold a vote on the hard infrastructure bill?

President Biden

Representative Gottheimer

Speaker Pelosi

Senator McConnell

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main challenge Speaker Pelosi faces in securing votes for the infrastructure bill?

Opposition from the Senate

Time constraints for the vote

Lack of support from moderate members

Gaining votes from progressive members

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the negotiations with Representative Gottheimer and other House members?

To delay the vote indefinitely

To ensure bipartisan support

To align moderate and progressive members

To introduce new amendments to the bill