Senate Votes to Kick Off Debate Over $1.9 Trillion Covid Relief Bill
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On Thursday, the Senate voted 51-50 along party lines to advance the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package. While left-leaning articles highlight that the Senate will begin debate over Biden’s package on Friday morning, right-leaning articles highlight that Vice President Kamala Harris rescued Senate Democrats by breaking the 50-50 tie over whether to advance Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus legislation.
A left-leaning article by CBS News highlights that the Senate will begin debate over Biden’s package on Friday morning. The “vote-a-rama” will be a test for Senate Majority Chuck Schumer to keep his caucus in line.
NPR published a centrist article reporting that the new version for the bill includes more money for rural hospitals, more generous access to federal programs for live venue operators, as well as tax benefits for student-loan borrowers. Republicans are not expected to vote for the bill.
A right-leaning article by Fox News highlights that Vice President Kamala Harris rescued Senate Democrats by breaking the 50-50 tie over whether to advance Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus legislation. Senate Republicans have overwhelmingly rejected Biden’s legislation as an overexpensive wish list.
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Kamala Harris casts tie-breaking vote to launch debate over $1.9 trillion COVID-19 bill
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