As the Senate barrels toward a key test vote on a bipartisan infrastructure deal, some Republicans are pleading with Schumer to delay the vote. GOP negotiators left the Capitol Tuesday saying they do not believe a single Republican will vote 'yes'
"I don’t think any Republican votes yes tomorrow. I don’t think we should, because we’re not ready,” the senior lawmaker said looking ahead to Wednesday's vote.
The group, which has been working around the clock, along with White House officials, is "close" to a deal on how to pay for roads, bridges and other "traditional infrastructure," according to numerous members involved. They were meeting again Tuesday afternoon -- joined by senior Biden aides – to try to finalize a bill.But the bipartisan group of lawmakers won’t get a final agreement by Wednesday, according to multiple negotiators.
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No, said the senior lawmaker close to the talks, and Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., a member of the negotiating group.
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