It was 50-50 in the Senate, and the Democrats could have used the nuclear option to do away with the filibuster, with Vice President Kamala Harris serving as the tie-breaker. However, two so-called Democrats, along with Biden not applying pressure, decided to do nothing. HR1 died just like that.
Which begs the question. Are the Dems serious about change / progress or status quote? I think just by looking at the Dems actions on HR1 we can tell where they stand.
Just look at the watered down Build Back Better
-maybe, no not really- legislation.