WASHINGTON – With a powerful new tool, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has fresh options for potentially advancing President Joe Biden’s infrastructure package and other priorities past Republican obstruction in the 50-50 split Senate.

Republicans still pledge to do all they can to halt Biden, but an official parliamentarian’s opinion this week is a potential game-changer.

It unleashes multiple options for Democrats to advance parts of Biden’s agenda — including immigration and Medicare legislation — with 51 votes in the 100-member Senate rather than the 60 typically needed to move major legislation past filibuster threats.

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After outcry, WH says Biden will lift refugee cap in May

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Gov. Kemp faces next test from Trump loyalists in Georgia

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Biden's appeals for action on guns, policing face reality

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‘This has to end’: Biden urges Senate to bring gun control bill to floor ‘now’ in wake of FedEx shooting

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Japan's prime minister meets with Biden, urges strong alliance to counter China

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Biden keeps Trump-era cap of 15,000 refugees in place, but signs measure to speed entry

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Senate Democrats urge Biden to deny funds for Brazil Amazon

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Senators to Biden: Waive vaccine intellectual property rules

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Biden Republicans? Some in GOP open to president's agenda

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Biden budget seeks more for schools, health care and housing

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