Senate Democrats switch strategy on voting bill as Biden pushes action

Jan 13, 2022 AlShorts Web Desk

Senate Democrats are trying to force a public showdown over their sweeping elections legislation, aiming to launch a debate on a key party priority even though there’s no assurance the bill will come to a vote. Top US Senate Republican Mitch McConnell blasted President Biden's push for a voting-rights bill, underscoring the difficulty Biden's Democrats face in trying to steer legislation through a Congress they control.