House vote key first step for Democrats' stimulus plans

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By Lauren Fox, CNN

Updated 8:43 AM ET, Fri February 26, 2021

Washington (CNN) - Not even halfway through President Joe Biden's first 100 days in office and the House of Representatives is on track Friday to pass his $1.9 trillion relief bill.

This package, the culmination of weeks of behind-the-scenes work by a dozen committees, a strategic and aggressive lobbying campaign targeted both inside and outside the beltway, and the "iron fist" of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi keeping her troops in line, is major. If it felt smooth, uneventful or quiet, it's because you are dealing with united government and Democratic members who, despite some individual grumbling about why a provision was included, don't want to spoil this moment for Biden.

This is what it looks like when you have united government, rank-and-file members willing to fall in line, staggering public polling backing a bill and seasoned policy hands shepherding the legislation through the process.

With all that said, remember, this is just the first step.

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