Stimulus Bill Vote May 2020

The house of representatives on friday passed a sweeping bill to spend more than 3 trillion for covid 19 relief and a rules change to allow lawmakers to vote remotely during the coronavirus.

Stimulus bill vote may 2020. The bill passed overwhelmingly and with bipartisan support in the house through two roll call votes on dec. Chuck schumer must be so proud of mitch mcconnell. On may 15 2020 the democratic controlled house passed a 3 trillion relief bill called the heroes act but the republican controlled senate never brought it to a vote.

Despite billions of pork only 6 gop senators voted against democrats stimulus bill. The house of representatives on monday passed a measure to increase stimulus checks for americans under a certain income level to 2 000 after president donald trump championed the effort sending. The vote was 92 6.

There was no other significant economic relief bill until late december 2020 when congress reached an agreement on a 900 billion stimulus. This bill became the vehicle for passage of the consolidated appropriations act 2021 a major government funding bill which also included economic stimulus provisions due to the coronavirus pandemic. President donald trump signed on sunday evening a 900 billion pandemic relief bill into law that includes enhanced unemployment benefits and direct cash payments.

House passes stimulus bill 359 53 headed to senate for midnight vote start your unlimited newsweek trial continue reading show full articles without continue reading button for 0 hours. Senators who voted against the covid relief package 92 6 vote.