On 11/1/2021, “Simply put, I will not support a bill that is this consequential without thoroughly understanding the impact that it will have on our national debt, our economy, and most importantly, all of our American people,” Manchin said. “The political games have to stop. Twice now the House has balked at the opportunity to send the BIF legislation to the president,” Manchin said, calling for the House to hold an up-or-down vote on the bill. “Holding this bill hostage is not going to work in getting my support for the reconciliation bill.”

“It is obvious compromise is not good enough for my colleagues in Congress,” Manchin said, referring to the progressives. “It is all or nothing. And the position doesn’t seem to change unless we agree to everything. Enough is enough.” “I would not support a bill that is this consequential without thoroughly understanding the impact it will have on our national debt, our economy and most importantly of the American people.”

Manchin deals heavy blow to Biden’s hopes for social spending, press conference 11/1/2021