Senate Advances Democrats’ Covid-19 Aid Bill
Senate Democrats advanced a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package Thursday after making a series of adjustments related to student loans, infrastructure and other matters, with approval in the chamber expected within days. Republicans can’t block Democrats from passing the legislation, but they are planning to drag out the timeline. Sen. Ron Johnson (R., Wis.) forced Senate staff to read the 628-page bill aloud, which is expected to take several hours. After the reading, the Senate will conduct hours of debate and a blitz of amendment votes known as “vote-a-rama.” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D., N.Y.) said the Senate would complete the legislation this week “no matter how long it takes.” (
The Wall Street Journal - Mar. 4, 2021)