Biden Urges Immediate Passage of Infrastructure Bill Amid Delay

President Joe Biden on Friday night implored House Democrats to give final passage for his infrastructure bill and advance a larger social spending measure after his agenda had again stalled on Capitol Hill.

“I am urging all members to vote for both the rule for consideration of the Build Back Better Act and final passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure bill tonight,” Biden said in a brief statement.

“I am confident that during the week of Nov. 15, the House will pass the Build Back Better Act.”

The White House released the statement after progress on both bills got caught up ...