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Senate Vote on Stimulus Checks and Defense Bill Amid Veto Override and Liability Protections

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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is trying to sort out a bind left by President Trump after he linked the vote on the $2,000 stimulus checks to liability protections for social media companies and election security measures. The Senate was initially scheduled to vote on overriding Trump's veto of the annual defense bill, but the vote has been delayed due to disagreements over the stimulus checks. As of now, a compromise bill has been introduced that includes the checks and liability protections, but Democrats are concerned that this will lead to the failure of all three provisions.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Senate is working to override President Trump's veto of the annual defense bill, but the vote has been delayed due to disagreements over the $2,000 stimulus checks.
  • Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has introduced a compromise bill that includes the checks and liability protections for social media companies and election security measures.
  • President Trump has linked the vote on the stimulus checks to liability protections and election security, creating a bind for Senate Majority Leader McConnell.
  • Republicans, including the two Georgia senators up for runoff elections next week, are increasingly in favor of the $2,000 stimulus checks, which may increase the likelihood of a Senate vote on the measure.
  • Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders has announced that he will filibuster the vote to override Trump's veto until there is a vote on the stimulus checks.
  • The Senate has a tight timeline to act before Congress ends at midnight on Saturday, which may lead to a vote on the veto override on New Year's Day.

Statistics:

  • The Senate has two days left in 2020 to complete its work for the year.
  • The annual defense bill was vetoed by President Trump, requiring a Senate override vote.
  • The stimulus check proposal has been linked to liability protections for social media companies and election security measures by President Trump.
  • Table of proposed stimulus check increases:

* $600 to $2,000 per eligible person

* The compromise bill introduced by Senate Majority Leader McConnell includes the $2,000 stimulus checks and liability protections for social media companies and election security measures.

Sources:

  • BYLINE: KELSEY SNELL
  • HOST: MARY LOUISE KELLY
  • NPR Congressional Correspondent: Kelsey Snell
  • Senate Majority Leader: Mitch McConnell
  • President of the United States: Donald Trump
  • Vermont Senator: Bernie Sanders
  • Georgia Senators: David Perdue, Kelly Loeffler

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