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The Inflation Reduction Act Was Passed by the Senate—Here's What You Need to Know
’s promises—and prospects—ahead of the midterm elections in November. Over the weekend, a marathon debate ensued as Republicans attempted to stop the bill’s progress to the House, but its passage was secured after delivered her tiebreaker vote to push it over the edge. The final result was 51-50, along party lines.“Today, Senate Democrats sided with American families over special interests, voting to lower the cost of prescription drugs, health insurance, and everyday energy costs and reduce the deficit, while making the wealthiest corporations finally pay their fair share,” Biden said in a statement on Sunday.The last two months have seen Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer enter fierce negotiations with moderate Democratic senators Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema to ensure the bill passed.