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    The House passes a $2 trillion spending bill, but braces for changes in the Senate

    The measure was delayed by an all-night speech from GOP leader Kevin McCarthy. Centrist Democrats in the Senate have raised objections to some provisions that will likely alter the House-passed bill.
    by Kelsey Snell Nov 19, 2021 3 minutes
    House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., speaks during his weekly press conference on Capitol Hill on Thursday.
    Updated November 19, 2021 at 10:20 AM ET

    The House voted on near-party lines Friday morning to approve a roughly $2 trillion social and climate spending package, ending months of squabbles among Democrats over the details of the far-reaching measure.

    The vote was 220-213, with one Democrat, Rep. Jared Golden of Maine, joining all Republicans in opposition.

    The legislation is meant to fulfill many of President Biden's promises during the 2020 campaign, including plans to address climate change and provide a stronger federal safety net for families and low-income workers.

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