The Senate is expected to vote on a bipartisan bill aimed at countering China's global economic and political influence, after last-minute opposition nearly derailed its progress late Thursday night.
After weeks of consideration and multiple votes on amendments on the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, the final vote on the bill was stalled in an overnight session. GOP Senator Ron Johnson argued that the procedure was rushed, and was joined by other Republicans in insisting that more changes be made to the sprawling bill.
Multiple Republican senators are expected to speak before the final vote on the bill, but it is still expected to pass.
"We have every intention of sticking it out until the job is done," Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said as he opened the chamber on Friday. The bill was a key priority for Schumer, who wrote the base of it with Republican Senator Todd Young.
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