CNN — House Democrats have approved a $3 trillion coronavirus relief measure and a historic rules change to allow lawmakers to vote remotely during the pandemic.
The 208-199 vote, over strong Republican opposition, advances what boils down to a campaign-season display of Democratic economic and health-care priorities. It has no chance of becoming law as written, but will likely spark difficult negotiations with the White House and Senate Republicans.
The bill would aid state and local governments, include another $1,200 payment to individuals and extend an enhanced unemployment benefit, among other measures.
The 208-199 vote, over strong Republican opposition, advances what boils down to a campaign-season display of Democratic economic and health-care priorities. It has no chance of becoming law as written, but will likely spark difficult negotiations with the White House and Senate Republicans.
The bill would aid state and local governments, include another $1,200 payment to individuals and extend an enhanced unemployment benefit, among other measures.
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