“I do not respect the arrogance of any member of the Senate who says, ‘You know what, I’m going to torpedo this entire bill,’” said Sen. Bernie Sanders. With Democrats’ Build Back Better package hanging in the balance, Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont on Thursday called out fellow Sens. Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema for “acting […]
“The sheer scale of Wednesday’s Democratic surrender was truly a sight to behold. And it probably ended the chance for more immediate aid to millions of Americans facing eviction, starvation, and bankruptcy.” After Senate Republicans repeatedly stymied a Sen. Bernie Sanders-led effort to force a clean up-or-down vote on $2,000 direct payments, dozens of Democrats late Wednesday […]
“Working families need help now. Not next year, now,” said Sen. Bernie Sanders. Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday blocked efforts by Sen. Bernie Sanders and Democratic lawmakers to advance a House-approved measure that would provide one-time $2,000 direct payments to most Americans. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) requested unanimous consent for immediate consideration […]
“The House must pass this legislation tomorrow and the Senate must quickly follow suit. Let’s get this done—NOW!” After President Donald Trump belatedly signed a $900 billion coronavirus relief package into law late Sunday, Democratic lawmakers and Sen. Bernie Sanders turned their attention to an upcoming vote on stand-alone legislation that would increase the one-time […]