Baldwin and Johnson on Opposite Sides as US Senate Approves Health and Climate Bill

Monday, August 8th, 2022 -- 11:00 AM

(Bob Hague, WRN) Wisconsin’s U-S Senators voted along party lines, as the chamber handed the Biden administration a major win on Sunday.

The inflation Reduction Act authorizes 370 billion dollars towards reduction of greenhouse gas emissions across the US economy by 40 percent by the end of this decade. It also makes good on Democrats promise to reduce prescription drug costs for the elderly.

Wisconsin Democrat Tammy Baldwin said the bill will also close tax loopholes on big corporations. Republican Ron Johnson, up for reelection in November, was like other members of his party a no vote. He did not immediately release a statement. 

The House is expected to take up the bill this week.

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