Schumer vows Senate will take up 'bold' coronavirus bill, rejecting GOP offer
Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) vowed on Monday that the Senate would take up a "bold" coronavirus relief package, appearing to reject a smaller offer from Republicans. "Congress must pursue a bold and robust course of action. It makes no sense to pinch pennies when so many Americans are struggling," Schumer said from the Senate floor.
Schumer and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on Monday filed a joint budget resolution. It's a first step that would allow Democrats to pass a coronavirus bill through reconciliation, enabling them to avoid a 60-vote Senate filibuster. The budget resolution includes instructions for crafting a $1.9 trillion coronavirus package, in line with the top-line figure proposed by President Biden.
"[It] is the first step in giving Congress an additional legislative tool to quickly pass the COVID relief legislation. The resolution, if passed by both chambers of Congress, will provide instructions for the House and Senate committees to begin work," Schumer said from the Senate floor.
Schumer didn't provide any details on when the Senate would vote on the budget resolution. The House is posed to pass it on Wednesday, and the Senate needs to pass it before former President Trump's impeachment trial starts next week.
Schumer will need the support of every member of his caucus in order to get both through the Senate. Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) refused to tell reporters last week if he would vote for the budget resolution.
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"Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) refused to tell reporters last week if he would vote for the budget resolution."
