Rare Saturday Senate session in place to vote on economic and healthcare bill

The Senate has held a rare Saturday session hoping to pass a signature economic and healthcare bill that the Democratic party is eager to take into the midterm campaign. Meanwhile, Republicans warn about the economic impact the bill may have. If passed, the bill would invest more than $350 billion in energy and climate, ensure corporations and the wealthiest Americans pay more taxes, and cut an estimated $300 billion from the National deficit. It will also reduce medication prices and allow Medicaid to negotiate prices with drug companies. The Saturday night vote will start the clock on a lengthy process that could bring hours of overnight debate, plus a prolonged period of politically tough votes from Republicans.Aug. 6, 2022