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The final vote was 50-49.

Last Updated: March 6, 2021, 1:47 AM EST

Today is Day 46 of the administration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.

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Mar 06, 2021, 1:47 AM EST

Democrats' unemployment insurance plan passes on party line vote

The Democratic unemployment insurance plan has been agreed to on a party line vote of 50-49. 

By voting to pass this amendment, introduced by Sen. Ron Wyden, Democrats have now superseded the Portman unemployment insurance amendment that passed Friday night.

-ABC News' Allison Pecorin

Mar 06, 2021, 12:33 AM EST

Senate passes Portman unemployment insurance amendment 

The Senate has passed the Portman unemployment insurance amendment by a vote of 50-49. 

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., was the only Democrat to vote with Republicans in favor of the amendment.

While the Portman amendment passed, it is expected to be superseded by the Democratic agreement on UI Saturday morning. 

It's still unclear when Democrats intend to offer their superseding amendment.

-ABC News' Allison Pecorin

Mar 05, 2021, 8:25 PM EST

Deal reached on unemployment benefits after 8 hours

After eight hours of inaction, Democrats have reached an agreement among themselves on how to proceed with jobless benefits with Sen. Joe Manchin, of West Virginia, on board.

Senate Democrats will now offer an amendment to extend the enhanced UI program through Sept. 6 at $300 per week, according to a Democratic aide. The House-passed bill was through Aug. 29.

The agreement also provides tax relief to workers who received unemployment insurance compensation by making the first $10,200 of UI benefits nontaxable for the first time to prevent surprise bills for the unemployed at end of year, which was not in the House-passed legislation. The provision applies only to households making under $150,000.

The agreement also extends tax rules regarding excess business loss limitations for one additional year through 2026.

-ABC News' Trish Turner