Congressional Democrats are seeking changes to a major economic relief package scheduled for a 3 p.m. procedural vote in the Senate.

A Senate aide familiar with the text of the GOP-drafted bill said Democrats made several changes to the legislation ahead of the vote. The bill, so far, provides major economic aid and health funding in response to the coronavirus. The deal includes direct cash payments to individuals, $350 billion in aid to small businesses, a $110 billion infusion for hospitals and medical facilities, $500 billion in loans to big industries, and an overall $4 trillion in available liquidity for the Treasury secretary to loan money to businesses to help them survive the economic slowdown.

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