Senate advances $1tn infrastructure package in key vote

Members vote 67-27 to move the biggest investment in US roads, bridges, airports and waterways in decades to next stage

The US Senate voted on Saturday to advance to the next step of a $1tn infrastructure package, an important procedural stage towards passing the key legislation after months of negotiations between Joe Biden and a bipartisan group of senators.

In a 67-27 vote demonstrating broad support, senators agreed to limit debate on the legislation, which represents the biggest investment in decades in America’s roads, bridges, airports and waterways.

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