Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky balked at $2 trillion federal stimulus bill before the House Friday
Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky

The House of Representatives prepared to vote Friday on a $2 trillion economic relief package to address fallout from the coronavirus, with scores of lawmakers begrudgingly returning to the Capitol after one GOP member threatened to raise a procedural objection.

With the economy reeling, House leaders had hoped to pass the sweeping measure by a “voice vote” that would not require members to show up in person. Those who wanted to could come to the Capitol to speak in favor of or against the legislation that will send $1,200 payments to many Americans and free up large loans for businesses of every size.

The $2 trillion federal stimulus package is scheduled for a House vote today.

Source: Enormous coronavirus bill heads for House vote, as many lawmakers reluctantly return to Washington

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