Drew Angerer/Getty Images
© 2024 Blaze Media LLC. All rights reserved.
Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema is not committing to vote in favor of Biden's massive spending proposal
December 02, 2021
During an interview with CNN, Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona did not commit to vote in favor of President Biden's massive spending proposal, the Build Back Better Act.
The bill passed in the House last month without the backing of any GOP members.
"[Senate Majority Leader Chuck] Schumer has said he wants to vote on Build Back Better, that broader social safety net bill, before Christmas break. Are you prepared to vote yes when that comes to the floor?" CNN's Lauren Fox asked Sinema.
The lawmaker said that she is "always prepared to vote, and to vote for what's right for the interests of Arizona."
She said that she wants to make certain "that if we are crafting legislation, we're doing it in a lean and efficient way that's fiscally responsible and doesn't impact things like inflation or make our businesses less competitive."
At a time when Americans have been facing significant inflation, Democratic proponents of the proposal have contended that passage would actually alleviate inflation.
"I have a plan to lower costs and ease inflation — my Build Back Better Act," a tweet on the @POTUS Twitter account states.
I have a plan to lower costs and ease inflation \u2013 my Build Back Better Act.\n\nCongressional Republicans can\u2019t say the same.pic.twitter.com/lNoZiGhhKM— President Biden (@President Biden) 1638460874
Despite controlling the White House and both chambers of Congress, Democrats have been unable to swiftly pass the legislation because they need the votes of every senator in the Democratic caucus in order ram the legislation through without Republican support.
Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia has been a persistent obstacle in his party's path toward passing the legislation, and the proposed price tag of the plan has come down significantly from the $3.5 trillion figure that Manchin and Sinema both opposed.
Want to leave a tip?
We answer to you. Help keep our content free of advertisers and big tech censorship by leaving a tip today.
Want to join the conversation?
Already a subscriber?
Alex Nitzberg is a staff writer for Blaze News.
alexnitzberg
more stories
Sign up for the Blaze newsletter
By signing up, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, and agree to receive content that may sometimes include advertisements. You may opt out at any time.
© 2024 Blaze Media LLC. All rights reserved.
Get the stories that matter most delivered directly to your inbox.
By signing up, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, and agree to receive content that may sometimes include advertisements. You may opt out at any time.