Some Senate Democrats are pushing to bring a popular House-passed $79 billion tax package to the floor without changes, as tax filing season draws short with little sign of a deal with Senate Republicans.
Bringing the bill to the floor without a bipartisan agreement to limit debate would be a lengthy process, but could be feasible if Democrats are able to muster at least 60 votes in favor of the package. Another option would be to attach it to a bigger, must-pass vehicle, but that too would come with procedural pitfalls.
Senate Finance member Benjamin L. Cardin, D-Md., said he’s part of an effort to suss out whether there’s adequate support for the family and business tax break bill.
