The failed endeavor by Republicans represented the partisan gridlock that's persisted for months, with few in Washington confident that an agreement to help the American people will be able to pass until after the election.
A scaled-down coronavirus stimulus offered by Senate Republicans was blocked on Thursday from advancing in the upper chamber thanks to Democratic opposition.
Republicans' roughly $300 billion economic proposal was defeated 52-47, failing to reach the required 60-vote threshold to proceed to a final vote. Sen. Rand Paul was the lone GOP lawmaker to vote against the package while zero Democrats supported it. Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Sen. Kamala Harris was absent.
"The truth is this emaciated bill is not a serious attempt at legislation or solving the real problems in our country. It's a shame," the New York Democrat said."It is one of the most cynical moves I've seen, a fairly transparent attempt to show that the Republicans are doing something when in fact they want to do nothing in reality."
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer leaves after a news conference at the U.S. Capitol September 9 in Washington, DC. Senate Democratic leaders discussed the coronavirus relief bill that the Senate will vote on tomorrow.Congress and the Trump administration are already turning their focus toward preventing a government shutdown at the end of the month.
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