SENATE PASSED $300 Unemployment Benefits $1400 Stimulus Checks Unemployment Extension Update

They did it! After nearly 12 hours of debating the Senate has passed the $1.9 trillion relief bill capping off a marathon overnight session after Democrats resolved clashes.

The relief bill includes $1400 stimulus checks, $300 per-week jobless benefits through the summer, a child allowance of up to $3,600 for one year, $350 billion for state aid, $34 billion to expand the affordable care act, and $14 billion for vaccine distribution.

The final vote was 50–49 along party lines, with every Republican voting “no”.

Before it can be signed by Biden, the House will have to pass this again since the Senate made changes.

The House will vote on the Senate-passed version on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, early on Saturday morning, the Senate approved a modified Democratic unemployment insurance plan by a narrow, party-line vote.

Under the new plan, the federal unemployment benefits would be renewed at $300 per week through the first week of September.

The first $10,200 of benefits will also be non-taxable under a $150,000 income threshold.