Dems Push Forward on $1.9T Pandemic Aid; GOP Concerned with Cost
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Democrats Poised To Ditch Republicans To Pass Big COVID-19 Relief BillWASHINGTON ― Democrats on Capitol Hill are preparing to push through a large coronavirus relief package ― without Republican support, if necessary ― in order to confront what they’re calling a historic health and economic crisis in America.
“Only big, bold action is called for,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said in a floor speech on Thursday, pledging to “move forward” and pass a bill even if Republicans object to the measure.
Democrats can muscle through spending legislation with only 51 votes in the Senate through a special...
From the Center
Pelosi says House will take first step toward passing Covid relief next week, with or without GOPThe House will forge ahead next week with the process that would allow Democrats to pass a coronavirus relief bill without Republican support, Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday.
The California Democrat said her chamber will move to pass a budget resolution, the first step toward approving legislation through reconciliation. The process would enable Senate Democrats to approve an aid measure without GOP votes.
Pelosi said the House plans to pass a resolution and send it across the Capitol, where the Senate will also have to pass a budget measure. She...
From the Right
Senate Democrats to sidestep GOP on COVID aid with rarely used budget ruleSenate Democrats, lacking the votes to end the filibuster unilaterally, plan to plow ahead with a “bold” agenda, including an increase in the minimum wage, through a budgetary rule that allows some legislation to pass with only 51 votes.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer told reporters Tuesday he’ll move quickly to pass a budget resolution in the Senate, which paves the way for lawmakers to pass certain bills with 51 votes instead of 60.
A major COVID-19 aid spending bill and an increase in the minimum wage to $15 are...
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