US Senate Leader Moves to End Debate on $1 Trillion Infrastructure Bill

The U.S. Senate on Thursday moved to end debate on a bipartisan, $1 trillion infrastructure bill, as leaders continued to negotiate behind the scenes on the best way to complete remaining amendments and move to a vote on passage.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer set up a vote for Saturday on limiting debate, a last step before passage. But he also said, "If we come to an agreement yet tonight, which is our preference, we will have additional votes on amendments."  The Senate was scheduled to begin a summer recess next week, which is likely to be delayed by at least a few days.  Once the infrastructure bill is voted on, the Senate is expected to begin work on a budget framework that Democrats hope will pave the way for a $3.5 trillion "human infrastructure" bill later this year.