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The Senate voted 69-30 on Tuesday to pass the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package, handing a major victory to President Biden and a group of senators that spent months negotiating on the agreement.

Why it matters: The monster bill would deliver hundreds of billions of dollars for roads, bridges, waterways and other “hard infrastructure” items. It is widely seen as a victory for both parties and the reputation of the Senate, especially given the current level of polarization in Congress.

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What they’re saying: Vice President Kamala Harris, who presided over the vote in the Senate, told reporters, “It’s a good day. It’s a very good day. Independents, Democrats, Republicans coming together, understanding that we can work together in the best interest of all of the American people.”

One big thing to watch: The GOP split over the bipartisan infrastructure bill.

Details: The bill will cost $1.2 trillion over eight years, and offers more than $550 billion in new spending, including …

What’s next: The Senate will now immediately move to consider Democrats’ $3.5 trillion budget resolution, which contains many of the remaining social-spending and climate priorities in Biden’s agenda.

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