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Senate Democrats Pass $740 Billion Energy and Health Care Bill on Harris Vote

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., left, and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, D-N.Y. arrive for a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, May 2, 2017.
The Senate on Sunday approved an inflation-reducing bill by Senator Joe Manchin and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer. AP/Carolyn Kaster

Senate Democrats narrowly push for domestic bills addressing energy, taxes and health. Passed Care Sunday, I will send the bill to the House of Representatives.

Vice President Kamala Harris had the deciding vote as her $740 billion package called the Inflation Reduction Act passed by her 51-50.

"It's been a long, bumpy and winding road, but we're finally here," Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-New York) said before the final vote.

``The Senate is making history. It came after an immediate amendment was put forward in the so-called "Rama's Vote", which took place from Saturday night to Sunday.

The House, which is slightly Democratic-controlled, is next to consider the bill.If lawmakers pass there, the bill will go to President Biden, who will sign it into law. .

with post wire