The U.S. Senate could not pass a skinny version of the COVID-19 relief package on Thursday. Senate Democrats blocked the measure due to the cost. The bill had 52 votes in favor, but 47 opposed the bill. The proposal needed 60 votes to advance. The skinny version of the Senate’s COVID-19 relief package included $20 billion for direct payments for agriculture.
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