I have heard several radio interviews over the last few months where Manchin has been very clear that he would not support any “social spending” bills that amounted to more than 1.5T$, and those “fully funded” by mechanisms explicitly stated in the bill.
The House (and WH bill) are not even close to satisfying his well-stated position.
He gave them a FAIL - NYET.
Kudos to Manchin.
I am done with ANY 'social spending'!