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    Democrats Tweak COVID-19 Relief Package In Hopes Of Speedy Senate Approval

    The new changes come after leaders agreed to narrow the income eligibility for those getting the next round of stimulus checks, as some moderate Democrats wanted. GOP amendments are expected to fail.
    by Kelsey Snell Mar 04, 2021 3 minutes
    Vice President Harris leaves the Capitol on Thursday after casting a procedural vote to start debate on the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill.

    Senate Democrats are moving ahead with an updated version of the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package that includes several tweaks intended to satisfy some moderates ahead of an expected final vote in the coming days.

    The Senate voted 51-50 along party lines to advance the bill on Thursday. Vice President Harris voted with all Democrats to break the tie and move ahead with the lengthy debate and amendment process.

    The new version of the bill includes more money for rural hospitals, more for receiving the latest round of $1,400 stimulus checks, at the request of moderate Democrats.

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