Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell vows to fight the president's $2.3 trillion proposal 'every step of the way. ': Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell vows to fight the president's $2.3 trillion proposal 'every step of the way.' President Biden speaks during a Cabinet meeting in the East Room of the White House on Thursday. Evan Vucci/Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Biden set about convincing America it needs his $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan on Thursday, deputizing a five-member “jobs Cabinet” to help in the effort.