GOP senator Bill Hagerty vows to delay passage of $1.2trillion infrastructure bill and insists there must be 'robust' debate on the 2,700-page legislation
Republican Sen. Bill Hagerty has is refusing to sign off on a deal that would expedite the passage of the $1.2trillion infrastructure deal
In a 67-27 vote Saturday, senators agreed to limit debate on the legislation, but Hagerty objected saying: 'I can't in good conscience vote to accelerate a flawed bill that puts us another quarter of a trillion-plus in debt'
His resistance to accelerate the voting process could push passage to Tuesday
Meanwhile, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has been putting pressure on lawmakers to finalize and pass the bill
Schumer said the Senate would convene at noon on Sunday to resume consideration of the infrastructure bill
'I can't in good conscience vote to accelerate a flawed bill that puts us another quarter of a trillion-plus in debt, especially when we haven't had an opportunity to dig in and understand its substance or economic ramifications.'
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