Schumer-Manchin social spending and tax bill faces major hurdles as Dems seek quick passage

Senate Democrats need to worry about their members health, Sen. Kyrsten Sinema's vote and more before they can pass their social spending reconciliation bill.

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Though it is just a shell of what progressives want, Democrats appear poised to pounce on the agreement as something they can tout to voters before the midterms. They plan to use a process called reconciliation to advance the bill along party lines, avoiding the 60-vote filibuster. 

However, they first have to avoid a series of pitfalls that could slow, or even stall, their efforts.