House Democrats say they are “hours” away from agreeing on the framework of a massive social welfare spending deal that has stalled for weeks due to intraparty differences. Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Majority Leader Steny Hoyer told reporters Tuesday an agreement is likely to come later Tuesday or early Wednesday.

The imminent deal comes after weeks of intense negotiations between House and Senate Democrats, party leaders, and the White House — all eager to reach an accord that will allow both bills to pass in the next few weeks.