Congress enters 'eventful week': Infrastructure vote, government shutdown possible

WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden and congressional Democrats enter a pivotal week as lawmakers scramble to finalize two of Biden’s legislative priorities and stave off a government shutdown that could be days away.

The House will begin debate Monday on Biden’s $1 trillion collection of roadway and other infrastructure projects. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., has scheduled a final vote on the bill for Thursday.

Biden and Democrats continue negotiations to resolve internal divisions over a separate $3.5 trillion package of proposals to strengthen the social safety net and climate programs.

The collapse of either piece of legislation could cripple much of Biden’s domestic agenda. The fate of both bills remains in doubt.

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