Democrats return with lengthy to-do list
| Lawmakers are set to return to Washington, D.C., with a full legislative plate after punting some of their biggest priorities into 2022.
Democrats are poised to dive directly into two big fights—President Biden’s sweeping spending plan and voting rights legislation—putting a spotlight back on intra-party divisions that dominated the end of last year. Other deadlines, like funding the government, are also looming. And coloring all of the legislative fights is the growing pull of the midterm elections, which typically dampen the chances for major legislation. Democrats are under pressure to pass big priorities amid uncertainty over who will control Congress after this year. |
