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Here are your updates for the week. Indivisibles,
There is so much going on this week in the House, we wanted to update you on where we stand on some of our key issues.
First, reconciliation: On Friday, progressives held the line once again, making sure that key Democrats held true to their promises to their constituents -- meaning temporarily withholding their votes on the too-small Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework (BIF), until the more inclusive recovery plan (the one that addresses climate, childcare, and more) gets passed first.
Last week, President Biden said he had the 51 votes needed to pass BBB into law in the Senate -- it’s time for him to prove it. Just this afternoon Senator Manchin gave a press conference withholding his support for the Build Back Better Act. Given that, we’re holding strong: we need a House vote on BBB and clear public commitments from both Senators Manchin and Sinema to vote for that same BBB text before voting on the BIF in the House. We expect a House vote on both bills later this week, and look forward to the President securing Manchin and Sinema’s public support for this critical bill.
Second, democracy: On Wednesday, we expect to see another failed procedural vote on the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. We expect Republicans to filibuster the bill -- just like they did with the Freedom to Vote Act a few weeks ago -- teeing up a big filibuster showdown once the Senate is done with reconciliation. The Senate must act now. Join one of our Week of Action events next week.
With that, here are your weekly to-dos:
Your 5 weekly to-dos
- Make calls on an inclusive recovery package before it’s too late! The House could vote on an inclusive recovery bill any day now. This means we’re in a key moment for advocacy as we fight to win the most progressive reconciliation bill possible. With just a few days left until the House vote, it is urgent that you call your representative and tell them how important it is that we pass an inclusive recovery bill that works for everyone. Once you have called your representative click here to call your senators and demand they pass the bill immediately after the House sends it over.
- Call your senator and demand they move quickly on the Freedom to Vote Act. Senate Democrats have released a new version of their democracy reform bill called the Freedom to Vote Act. The Freedom to Vote Act builds on the For the People Act and brings us closer to passing transformational democracy reform this Congress. Call your senators and let them know you want them to adjust the filibuster now to pass the Freedom to Vote Act.
- Call your senator and tell them to protect Roe vs. Wade now. The House has passed the Women's Health Protection Act, a bill aimed at preserving access to an abortion nationwide, as Republican-led state legislatures pass countless bills across the country threatening abortion rights. The bill now has to pass a vote in the Senate, which is why it is urgent that you call your senator and demand they protect reproductive rights.
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| Last week, Spookily-dressed Brooklyn Indivisibles stopped by Senator Schumer’s house to remind him “don’t ghost” on democracy or the planet, #EndTheFilibuster & #NoClimateNoDeal. |
This week is going to be a busy one as we fight for an inclusive recovery in Congress, and fight for democracy reform. Keep updated by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. As always, we are in this fight together, and we couldn’t do it without you.
In solidarity,
Indivisible Team 
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