Senate to vote on House coronavirus measure over GOP objections

Published March 17, 2020 9:26pm ET



The Senate will vote on a House measure to provide more than $100 billion to respond to the coronavirus, despite objections from GOP lawmakers who oppose paid leave provisions.

“With regard to the bill that came over from the House, there was some discussion about whether to amendment that with a bigger proposal, because we all know a bigger proposal is necessary,” Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, a Kentucky Republican, told reporters Tuesday. “But I’ve decided we are going to go on and vote” on the measure.

Trusted reporting.Unlimited access.

Subscribe for full access to Washington Examiner coverage, expert political analysis, and subscriber-only journalism.

Get Unlimited Access

Already a member? Log in

Cancel anytime.