Republicans have criticized Democrats for continuing to push their pandemic stimulus package while accepting little to no Republican input.
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said Wednesday out of 286 amendments proposed by Republicans for the $1.9 trillion spending package, only two were accepted.
"Republicans offered 286 amendments to President Biden's massive $1.9 TRILLION spending blowout. Democrats accepted 2 of them. So much for Biden's calls for 'unity,'" McCarthy said in a statement.
On Feb. 19, Democrats unveiled the full text of a 591-page bill titled the "American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.".
The Republican Study Committee, the largest conservative caucus on Capitol Hill, released a fact-sheet on items "Democrats are hoping the public won't find about [sic]" that are included in President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion stimulus bill.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the $1.9 trillion package will provide "Bold COVID relief to Americans nationwide" and criticized Republicans for obstructing Democrat efforts.
"Republican leaders are reportedly 'maneuvering' to get every single Republican member to oppose urgent, bold COVID relief. Every single one! Make no mistake: Democrats are working to quickly deliver the American Rescue Plan and big, bold COVID relief," Schumer said.
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Democrats Accept 2 of 286 Amendments Sought by Republicans for $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Stimulus Bill
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