Live updates: Senate poised for vote-a-rama on reconciliation; Trump to boost coal
Summary
The U.S. Senate is beginning a fast series of votes called a vote-a-rama to decide on a budget plan that includes money for immigration enforcement. This process will involve many quick votes on different proposals before the final budget is approved later this week. President Donald Trump has also announced plans to support the coal industry during this time.Key Facts
- The Senate starts a vote-a-rama on a budget reconciliation package.
- The package includes funding for immigration enforcement agencies.
- The vote-a-rama involves many back-to-back amendment votes.
- The voting will take place over several hours and lead to a final vote later this week.
- The vote is expected to follow party lines, meaning senators generally vote with their political parties.
- President Donald Trump plans to promote and support the coal industry.
- The Senate revealed details of the plan on Wednesday ahead of the vote.
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