Democratic leaders say $2 trillion stimulus will pass House on Friday
By Mike Lillis - 03/27/20 08:44 AM EDT
House Democratic leaders vowed Friday morning that the lower chamber will pass a massive $2 trillion coronavirus relief bill later in the day, despite last-minute hurdles erected by a conservative member that have sent lawmakers scrambling to return to Washington.
"We're going to pass it today," Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said as she entered the Capitol shortly before 9 a.m.
House leaders had sought to pass the enormous stimulus package, approved by the Senate Wednesday night, without having to call the full chamber back to Washington amid fears of travel and crowding. They intended to do so by using a voice vote, a procedure that would allow some members to debate the legislation — and lodge their concerns — without the full House reconvening.
But a conservative lawmaker, Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), has threatened to force a roll call vote Friday morning, compelling leaders in both parties to weigh a contingency plan for moving the package to President Trump’s desk.
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