Democrats blocked a $2 trillion economic relief package for the second time, pledging to work out a deal with the Trump administration by the end of the day on legislation aimed at helping the economy amid the coronavirus.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, a New York Democrat, said his party is “very close” to a deal with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin that would secure enough votes to pass the bill in the Senate.

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