U.S. House Passes $3.5T Budget Blueprint After Deal With Moderates

U.S. House Passes $3.5T Budget Blueprint After Deal With Moderates

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The transcript discusses the need for a resolution to trigger reconciliation, allowing Democrats to pass a package in the Senate without Republican support. However, two centrist Democrats have concerns about the package's costs. Additionally, the House is expected to pass a bipartisan infrastructure bill by September 27th.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the resolution mentioned in the first section?

To initiate a new legislative session

To trigger reconciliation for passing a package

To propose a new infrastructure bill

To dissolve the Senate

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of reconciliation in the legislative process?

It allows for a simple majority vote in the Senate

It is used to delay legislative decisions

It requires a two-thirds majority in the House

It mandates bipartisan support

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main concern of the two centrist Democrats?

The content of the infrastructure bill

The timeline of the package

The costs associated with the package

The support from Republicans

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of centrist Democrats in the legislative process discussed?

They are expressing concerns about the package costs

They are opposing the infrastructure bill

They are supporting the Republican agenda

They are leading the reconciliation process

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

By when is the House expected to pass the bipartisan infrastructure bill?

By September 27th

By November 5th

By October 1st

By September 15th

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