McConnell Sets Vote to Override Trump’s Veto – Medford News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News

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2020-12-29

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McConnell Sets Vote to Override Trump's Veto By Jake Higgins Dec 29, 2020 04:39 PM A A A rift among Republicans is putting pandemic relief money for many Americans in jeopardy. President Donald Trump is calling on the GOP to approve stimulus checks of $2,000. House Democrats agreed, but now the fate of these checks sits in the Senate. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell objected to a unanimous consent vote in the Senate today, meaning elected officials are likely to continue to meet through the new year.