Democrats mull overhaul of sweeping election bill | TheHill

Democrats have vowed to hold a vote on the For the People Act in just over a week, giving them a matter of days to try to figure out a series of changes that, even if it doesn't peel off GOP votes, at least lets them claim unity.That started a conversation among Senate Democrats about either paring down the 800-page bill, or breaking off smaller pieces entirely as stand-alone legislation. Sen. Tim KaineTimothy (Tim) Michael KaineOvernight Defense: Pentagon details military construction projects getting .2B restored from wall funds | Biden chooses former commander to lead Navy | Bill seeks to boost visa program for Afghans who helped US Cotton, Pentagon chief tangle over diversity training in military Democrats try to pin down Manchin on voting rights MORE (D-Va.) added that Rules Committee Chairwoman Amy KlobucharAmy KlobucharHouse unveils antitrust package to rein in tech giants Democrats reintroduce bill to create 'millionaires surtax' Senate Democrats befuddled by Joe Manchin MORE (D-Minn.) has been in charge of fielding requests for changes, noting that “a lot of Dems have had concerns.” “She’s been working with Merkley trying to fix them all,” Kaine said, referring to Sen. Jeff MerkleyJeff MerkleyChicago police officer arrested for role in Capitol riot Democrats reintroduce bill to create 'millionaires surtax' EPA chief emphasizes staffing, environmental justice in Appropriations testimony MORE (D-Ore.), who spearheaded the bill. He says he opposes the bill because it doesn’t have GOP support, a position that has angered progressives because it is not based on policy.But while Manchin is the biggest holdout, and the only Democratic senator not a formal co-sponsor of the bill, Democrats say there's a broader push for changes before the vote this month. “If that bill was going to make it to the floor there was going to have to be a broader conversation in the caucus.” Democratic leadership and key senators say they are open to making changes ahead of the vote.