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 | TUE, JUN 22, 2021 | | | Hello, This is CNBC.com politics reporter Jacob Pramuk, in for politics editor Mike Calia. Democrats' push to pass a new voting rights law will run into a Republican wall in the Senate on Tuesday. New Yorkers will pick the mayor who will likely lead the largest U.S. city out of the coronavirus era. President Biden will take at least one more shot at striking a bipartisan infrastructure deal this week. Here's what's happening: - GOP prepares to block voting, ethics bill: Senate Republicans are poised to block Democrats' sweeping For the People Act during a key procedural vote later Tuesday. The Senate version of the House-passed plan seeks to start automatic voter registration, expand early voting and curb partisan drawing of congressional maps, among a bevy of other provisions. Democrats have renewed their push for the bill as Republican-led state legislatures pass a string of restrictive voting laws around the country. GOP senators argue the legislation cuts into state power over election laws and is not needed to protect voting rights. Democrats do not have enough support to end the filibuster and pass the bill on their own. Republicans have also lined up against a compromise proposed by Democrat Joe Manchin, who has criticized his party's plan.
- The Big Apple's big choice: New York City holds its primary elections Tuesday. The winner of a crowded Democratic primary will likely go on to succeed Mayor Bill de Blasio after his eight years in office. The city will test ranked-choice voting for the first time in an election that will decide who will lead New York out of one of the most tumultuous periods in its recent history. Key issues include the economic recovery from the pandemic, policing, housing and racial inequity.
- The final (?) bipartisan infrastructure push: Biden plans to meet this week with lawmakers trying to craft an infrastructure bill that could get through Congress with votes from both parties. The discussions come after the White House set, and blew past, multiple deadlines to strike a bipartisan deal. Disagreements over how to pay for the plan have tripped up progress. Biden opposes an increase to the gas tax or electric vehicle user fees, while Republicans refuse to touch their 2017 tax cuts. If the bipartisan effort collapses, Democrats plan to move forward with their own sprawling infrastructure and economic recovery plans that could cost up to $6 trillion.
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