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Senate Democrats kick off ‘vote-a-rama’ as they press ahead to approve Biden’s stimulus package without GOP votes

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The Senate kicked off a procedure called a “vote-a-rama” on Thursday where any senator can propose an amendment to the budget resolution. If the resolution is approved, it unlocks a process in the Senate for Democrats to pass President Joe Biden’s rescue package without Republican votes.

Sen. Bernie Sanders, the chair of the Senate Budget Committee, said in a floor speech that Republicans had filed 550 amendments while Democrats proposed none. 

He called for lawmakers to “finish the job” and swiftly provide economic relief during a period of distress for many families. Sanders also alluded to the details ⇒

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