WASHINGTON - U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she expected the chamber to pass an estimated $2.2 trillion coronavirus relief bill when it meets on Friday, after the Senate overwhelmingly approved the unprecedented economic rescue legislation Wednesday evening.
The Republican-led Senate approved the bill - which would be the largest fiscal stimulus measure ever passed by Congress - by 96 votes to zero late on Wednesday, overcoming bitter partisan negotiations and boosting its chances of passing the House. The package is intended to flood the country with cash in an effort to stem the crushing impact on the economy of an intensifying pandemic that has killed about 1,000 people in the United States and infected nearly 70,000.
FILE PHOTO: U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi speaks to news reporters ahead of a vote on the coronavirus relief bill on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., March 25, 2020. REUTERS/Tom Brenner Pelosi said House leaders were planning a voice vote on the rescue plan on Friday, but said leaders would be prepared for other contingencies. She had said a day earlier that if there were calls for a vote recorded by name, lawmakers might be able to vote by proxy, as not all would attend.
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politicians...they never change, even in the midst of a human emergency
I'm pretty disappointed these folks are only talking a one time payment that isn't even available to all and additionally benefitting those who qualify for unemployment when many of us who don't qualify for UI lost their work as well.
This is such bullcrap. There is NOTHING in this so-called bill that helps the poor, elderly, disabled or homeless. They need to be ashamed of themselves, but of course, they are not. SpeakerPelosi SenSchumer AmericanVirus CongratulationsAmerica
I bet you are wishing that Democrats controlled everything now
What Pelosi has been doing is beyond shameful and should never be celebrated. She has done nothing but hurt American citizens and push her own agenda. I would say she should be ashamed but we all know she has no shame. As long as she gets her way, she will do what ever she wants.
Congratulations to Nancy and all Dems
It's time to Retire Nancy.. go back to the little California district you came from
As usual Nancy Pelosi taking credit for something that is not her work. And deflect from her failure to add the GND stuff to the bill
COVID19 The decisions issued say the economy is more important than the health of the American citizen
Still too many items that should not have been in the bill.
The democrats betrayed America during this time of crisis. We will not forget nor forgive them for it in November. NovemberIsComing
She and her party are a disgrace
It should have been two trillion cash into people's hands. That's how you keep the economy going. Just useless corporate toads.
And all the nonsense included?
This lady is certifiable nuts......
Strong work Pelosi 👉🏻🦠🤧👍😷
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