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Senate Leader McConnell Blocks Vote On $2,000 Stimulus Checks

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell blocked the vote, saying the chamber will "begin a process" to address the issue.

Senate Leader McConnell Blocks Vote On $2,000 Stimulus Checks
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A Senate vote to increase stimulus payments from $600 to $2,000 was blocked earlier today.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell blocked Democratic efforts to immediately bring the bill up for a vote. 

The House has already overwhelmingly approved the measure, putting pressure on the Republican-led Senate to meet the demands of Pres. Trump.