Mississippi’s two Republican U.S. senators agree on many issues, but they split on a proposal for the federal government to spend $1 trillion on highways, water systems, broadband expansion and other infrastructure projects.
Sen. Roger Wicker was involved in bipartisan discussions that crafted the bill. He voted for the measure when it passed the Senate last week, saying the federal spending would help Mississippi.
Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith voted against the bill, saying the price tag is too large.
The proposal awaits consideration in the House.