Sanders Says He Has 50 Votes Needed to Pass a Broad Budget Plan
- Comments come as key Democrat balks at $3.5 trillion price tag
- Sinema’s pivotal vote on follow-on legislation is not assured
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Senate Budget Committee Chairman Bernie Sanders said he has the votes to pass a broad budget resolution next week, a key step in enacting President Joe Biden’s economic agenda.
The Vermont independent’s comments mean all 50 senators who caucus with Democrats are onboard with passing a resolution that could lead to follow-on legislation totaling $3.5 trillion to address priorities such as climate change, the tax code, health care, and immigration.