Senate unanimously passes historic $2T coronavirus stimulus package, as House of Representatives announces Friday vote

B y a vote of 96-0, Senate passed a massive $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus compromise package just before midnight on Wednesday, ending days of deadlock and sending the bill to the House of Representatives -- where House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has said there will soon be a "good debate on the floor" over the historic measure to bring relief to individuals, small businesses, and larger corporations. 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 — and he released senators from Washington until April 20, though he promised to recall them if needed.-- More...