- Reconciliation is a special process that essentially makes it easier for legislation to pass the Senate.Reconciliation bills cannot be filibustered; they can be passed by a simple majority.Some Democrats say they won’t fall in line on the bipartisan infrastructure bill without the promise of a reconciliation bill addressing “human infrastructure.”
Amid talks of compromise on a bipartisan infrastructure deal, some Democrats say they won’t fall in line without the promise of another piece of legislation on President Joe Biden’s desk.
“There won’t be an infrastructure bill unless we have a reconciliation bill. Plain and simple,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday, threatening to withhold a House vote on