House GOP kills bid for $2,000 stimulus checks, Democrats vow full house vote
The House of Representatives failed to advance a measure that would increase direct payments to Americans under a certain income level to $2,000 -- up from the $600 level passed earlier this week -- bringing lawmakers back to square one as they search for a way to appease President Donald Trump's demands.
House Democrats tried to quickly pass the bill by a unanimous consent request Thursday morning, but Republicans rejected the move, leaving the future of the $900 billion stimulus package -- and whether any changes will be added to it -- in doubt. That stimulus package was attached to a spending bill for the entire federal government, and a deadline for government funding expires Monday at midnight.
Democrats have seized on Trump's surprise objections to the bill in a bid to push Republicans to accept a higher amount for the stimulus checks -- and Republican lawmakers are now in a difficult spot where they will be forced to decide whether or not they will defy the President.
Democrats vowed their effort isn't over, promising to move to pass a bill to increase the stimulus checks to $2,000 with a full up-or-down vote on the House floor December 28.
"On Monday, I will bring the House back to session where we will hold a recorded vote on our stand-alone bill to increase economic impact payments to $2,000. To vote against this bill is to deny the financial hardship that families face and to deny them the relief they need," Pelosi said in a statement.
#CNN #News
Видео House GOP kills bid for $2,000 stimulus checks, Democrats vow full house vote канала CNN
House Democrats tried to quickly pass the bill by a unanimous consent request Thursday morning, but Republicans rejected the move, leaving the future of the $900 billion stimulus package -- and whether any changes will be added to it -- in doubt. That stimulus package was attached to a spending bill for the entire federal government, and a deadline for government funding expires Monday at midnight.
Democrats have seized on Trump's surprise objections to the bill in a bid to push Republicans to accept a higher amount for the stimulus checks -- and Republican lawmakers are now in a difficult spot where they will be forced to decide whether or not they will defy the President.
Democrats vowed their effort isn't over, promising to move to pass a bill to increase the stimulus checks to $2,000 with a full up-or-down vote on the House floor December 28.
"On Monday, I will bring the House back to session where we will hold a recorded vote on our stand-alone bill to increase economic impact payments to $2,000. To vote against this bill is to deny the financial hardship that families face and to deny them the relief they need," Pelosi said in a statement.
#CNN #News
Видео House GOP kills bid for $2,000 stimulus checks, Democrats vow full house vote канала CNN
Показать
Комментарии отсутствуют
Информация о видео
Другие видео канала
'The worst president ever. Period': Cuomo unloads on TrumpCovid Relief Package In Limbo After GOP Blocks Bigger Stimulus Payments | NBC Nightly NewsNBC Nightly News Broadcast (Full) - December 23rd, 2020 | NBC Nightly NewsTrump's former lawyer Michael Cohen talks to CBSN about pardons and ongoing investigationsTrump asks Congress to amend Covid relief bill and increase ‘ridiculously low’ $600 to $2,000Trump seen golfing after vowing to 'work tirelessly' amid crisesCovid relief bill on the rocks as Trump threatens vetoWhy Trump vetoed bipartisan defense spending billWhy Trump waited until after relief bill was passed to push for $2,000 checksCuomo: This is a very bad situation the President is creatingWhy Stone, Manafort, Flynn Could Be Given Grand Jury Subpoenas In Future | Morning Joe | MSNBCOhio Police Chief Recommends Terminating Officer Involved In Fatal Shooting Of Black ManLIVE: McConnell, GOP Face Double Split With Trump Over Covid-19 Relief, Defense BillTrump's conspiracies forced him into hiding. Now he's fighting backPelosi: Proposing a stand-alone bill for $2,000 payments on MondayPat Robertson Urges Trump to Accept Election Defeat | NowThisDid Donald Trump's Pardons Violate Victims' Rights Laws: Pardons & The Crimes Victim's Rights Act.Mueller prosecutor: Trump used pardon power to prevent cooperationTrump Just Pissed Mitch McConnell Off BIG TIMEScott Galloway: 'This Is Exactly What Capitalism Is Not Supposed To Be' | Stephanie Ruhle | MSNBC