Schumer: Senate could pave way for reconciliation on COVID relief next week
By Jordain Carney - 01/26/21 03:11 PM EST
Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) told Democrats on a conference call on Tuesday that they could vote as soon as next week on a budget resolution that would pave the way for coronavirus legislation to pass the chamber with a simple majority.
Schumer, who disclosed the detail to reporters during a press conference, didn't commit to using reconciliation — a budget process that bypasses the 60-vote filibuster — but warned that Democrats were willing to go it alone.
"We want to work with our Republican colleagues to advance this legislation," Schumer said. "[But] we're keeping all our options open, on the table, including budget reconciliation."
"In keeping our options open on our caucus call today I informed senators to be prepared that a vote on a budget resolution could come as early as next week," Schumer said.
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