
Senate advances bipartisan legislation to counter China's growing influence
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The Senate advanced bipartisan legislation that would counter China's growing influence by investing over $200 billion in American technology, science and research, after marathon negotiations Thursday.
The vote clears the way for final passage, which could come as soon as later Thursday, in what would amount to a major bipartisan win for President Joe Biden and Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, who was a key co-author of the legislation. The final vote was 68-30. Democrats and Republicans agreed under the deal to consider additional amendments, including one co-sponsored by GOP Sen. Mike Crapo of Idaho and Democratic Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon concerning US trade that had become the key provision holding up the bill.More Related News