Senate passes sweeping tax, climate package after marathon vote; Harris breaks tie
Story Date: 8/8/2022

 

Source: Alexander Bolton, THE HILL, 8/7/22

Senate Democrats have passed their sweeping tax, health care and climate change legislation after a marathon night of voting, with Vice President Harris casting the decisive vote to break a 50-50 deadlock and send the package to the House.   The long-awaited $740 billion bill would raise taxes on corporations, tackle climate change, lower prescription drug costs and reduce the deficit.

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