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House progressives say they're willing to stop holding the bipartisan infrastructure bill hostage based on a presidential promise.

Why it matters: A key sticking point for progressives supporting the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill was their requirement the Senate first pass the nearly $2 trillion social safety net expansion they favor. Now, they say senators only have to promise they'll do so before they support the BIF.

Driving the news: Rep. Mark Pocan (D-Wis.) told Axios 30 members of the Progressive Caucus executive board were reassured by President Biden's pledge that all 50 Democratic senators will pass the social spending bill.

Driving the news: Support from the vast majority of House progressives is needed without dozens of Republican votes in that chamber.

What they're saying: Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y.) echoed the sentiment.

But, but, but: Not all progressives are satisfied with just words.

Be smart: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called on the House Rules Committee to hold a hearing Thursday focused on the social spending package legislation another sign of progress in the complicated and intertwined negotiations.

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