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Ruling By Senate Parliamentarian Opens Up Potential Pathway For Democrats

The decision from the nonpartisan parliamentarian means Democrats could advance more of President Biden's agenda without the support of Republicans.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., speaks to the media on March 25.

A new decision from the U.S. Senate's nonpartisan parliamentarian means Democrats could advance more of President Biden's agenda without the support of Republicans.

The official's interpretation of Senate budget rules would allow the use of the more than once

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