Schumer says! 

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says he and Sen. Joe Manchin have reached an agreement, and Manchin will vote yes to open debate on the election overhaul bill.

“He came to my office about two hours ago, and we worked it out,” Schumer said. “Senator Manchin has informed me that he will vote yes on the motion to proceed to debate the legislation. I have committed to him that if our Republican colleagues don't obstruct and allow us to move forward on the debate will take up his proposed substitute amendment as the first amendment we will consider.”

Schumer says that he’s agreed to give Manchin’s proposal a vote as an amendment.In a statement released by Manchin's office, the senator confirmed he will vote in favor of opening debate on the bill.

Manchin’s yes vote means Democrats will be united, and will get 50 votes on the measure.

Last edited by Spunky (6/22/2021 2:15 pm)