Biden officially acknowledges that Build Back Better will miss the deadline, but says he is ‘determined’ to see the bill on the Senate floor ‘as soon as possible’.

“My team and I are in ongoing discussions with Senator Manchin, which will continue next week,” Biden said in the statement. “It takes time to complete all the parliamentary and procedural steps needed to finalize these agreements, prepare legislative changes, and enable a Senate vote. We will move this work forward together in the coming days and weeks.” Leader Schumer and I are determined to see the bill successfully put on the floor as soon as possible.”

However, Biden reiterated that he still believes the bill will pass – and more importantly, Munchkin has indicated in his recent discussions that he supports the general outline of the proposal.

“Senator Manchin reiterates his support for Build Back Better funding at the level of the Outline Plan announced in September,” Biden said. “I believe we will overcome our differences and move forward with the Build Back Better plan, even in the face of fierce Republican opposition.”