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Senate coronavirus stimulus bill passes 96 to 0

Senate coronavirus stimulus bill passes after days of wrangling
Posted at 9:02 PM, Mar 25, 2020
and last updated 2020-03-26 00:06:56-04

The coronavirus stimulus bill that will give Americans $1,200 in the next few days has passed, 96 to 0.

The bill also contains assistance for small businesses, expanded unemployment insurance, health care assistance, aid to distressed industries, assistance to local governments, homlessness and housing protections, food assistance, transportation assistance and education funding.

This bill is a $2 trillion stimulus package, the bill will now need to be voted on by the House.