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Senate to hold key infrastructure vote in Saturday session

By Susan Ferrechio
Published August 6, 2021 8:23pm ET
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Senate to hold key infrastructure vote in Saturday session
In a report commissioned by the McGraw Hill Financial Global Institute, the economists estimate that $100 billion in new infrastructure spending could generate $12.5 billion to $33.1 billion in new taxes over 20 years. That would reduce the need for tax revenues to pay for new roads, bridges, and ports. (AP Photo) | Carlos Osorio

The Senate is expected to wrap up debate on a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill as soon as Saturday after a key vote at noon that would put the measure on a path to final passage.

Lawmakers have been debating amendments to the bill for several days and worked late into Thursday night before adjourning. The Senate will reconvene on Saturday and was not in session Friday so lawmakers could attend the funeral of former Sen. Mike Enzi of Wyoming.

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