Senate OKs $2T coronavirus stimulus package in unanimous vote; House sets Friday vote | Fox News

Senate OKs $2T coronavirus stimulus package in unanimous vote; House sets Friday vote | Fox News

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Senate OKs $2T coronavirus relief package; House set to vote Friday
By a vote of 96-0, the Senate passed a massive $2 trillion coronavirus relief compromise package just before midnight Wednesday, ending days of deadlock and sending the bill to the House -- which Speaker Nancy Pelosi said would soon take up the historic measure to bring aid to individuals, small businesses and larger corporations "with strong bipartisan support."

The 880-page legislation is the largest economic relief bill in U.S. history. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., appeared somber and exhausted as he announced the vote. He then released senators from Washington until April 20, though he promised to recall them if needed. (Click here to read the final bill.)

"96-0 in the United States Senate," President Trump wrote on Twitter. "Congratulations AMERICA!"

The unanimous vote came despite misgivings on both sides about whether the plan goes too far or not far enough. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md., said lawmakers there would vote on the matter Friday. Click here for more on our top story.

Other related developments:
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- Click here to see if you qualify for a stimulus check
- World Health Organization director praises Trump's leadership