Backlash from centrist Democrats threatens to thwart spending package

By Susan Ferrechio

Published August 24, 2021 2:39am ET

Backlash from centrist Democrats threatens to thwart spending package — Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., meets with reporters following escalation of tensions this week between the U.S. and Iran, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020, on Capitol Hill in Washington. The House will vote Thursday on a measure limiting President Donald Trump's ability to take military action against Iran as Democratic criticism of the U.S. killing of a top Iranian general intensified. | AP Photo / J. Scott Applewhite

A massive infrastructure and social spending package stalled Monday after centrist Democrats threatened to vote against part of the deal.

A group of roughly 10 Democrats engaged in a standoff with top leaders Monday night over a planned vote to pass a $3.5 trillion budget resolution as early as Tuesday.

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