Sen. Joe Manchin
Joseph (Joe) ManchinBiden gets crossroads over virus relief bill Schumer vows Senate will pass ‘daring’ coronavirus bill and reject White House GOP offer says it was MORE in touch with Manchin (DW.Va.), a crucial centric vote, announced on Tuesday that it would vote to promote a Democratic budget resolution, while warning that it wants leadership to work with Republicans on a dual aid package COVID-19 .
‘I would vote to continue the budget process because we need to address the urgency of the COVID-19 crisis. But let me be clear – these are words I shared with President Biden – our focus should be on the COVID-19 crisis and Americans most affected by this pandemic, ‘Manchin said in a statement released Tuesday afternoon was made.
Manchin’s remarks suggest that while he will support fellow Democrats in a key procedural vote to pass a COVID-19 relief package, he can still pursue a package that seeks leadership, with only Democratic votes during the budget reconciliation process. block.
Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer
Chuck Schumer Dual Dupart – The Means of Political Tribalism Fallen Capitol Police Officer to Lie in Honor in Rotunda Senate Democrats say considering cannabis reforms will be MORE a priority (DN.Y.) said the Senate would begin Tuesday to lay the groundwork for approving a coronavirus relief bill with only a simple majority, an approach in which Manchin’s support is crucial for Democrats.
The Senate is expected to take an initial vote on the budget on Tuesday afternoon. Once the bill is passed, it will allow Democrats to prevent a 60-vote filibuster for a separate coronavirus bill.
Manchin also indicated Tuesday what he does, and does not want to see in a final relief measure.
‘I will only support suggestions that will get us through the pain of this pandemic. For the sake of the country, we need to work with laser focus to overcome the COVID-19 crisis, support our neighbors and communities that continue to suffer and return to a more normal life as soon as possible, ‘he said. .
Manchin told reporters he would not support raising the minimum wage to $ 15 an hour.
He sets the dollar rate at $ 11 per hour, adjusted for inflation, in West Virginia.
Manchin told reporters before issuing Tuesday’s statement that he wants Republicans to provide input on the COVID-19 bill. Ten GOP senators met with President Biden in the White House on Monday night to discuss their $ 618 billion counter-proposal with the president’s Biden plan of $ 1.9 trillion.
Manchin did not indicate what price he was leaning towards.
‘I can not tell you where the right numbers are, but if you have a good dual input, you can discuss and debate, then you get a good program. “We are committed and we are committed and everyone is committed to this reconciliation in an open, dual way,” he told reporters.
Sen. Susan Collins
Susan Margaret CollinsBiden faces crossroads over problem with virus relief Biden, GOP senators agree to more COVID-19 talks after ‘excellent’ first meeting on the money: Schumer vows Senate to ‘dare’ bill on take up coronavirus and reject GOP’s offer | GOP senators, Biden send positive vibes after long WH meeting (Maine), a key member of the ten Republicans who met with Biden, also expressed concern in Biden’s proposal about the minimum wage provision, saying it should be dealt with separately from a COVID-19 bill.
“It’s not relevant to treatment or economic recovery or to eliminating vaccines,” she said Tuesday. “It will actually be very difficult for the hospitality industry, which has been particularly disadvantaged.”
Manchin is under pressure from top Democrats to support Biden’s proposal. Vice President Harris gave an interview to a television station in West Virginia last week in which she highlighted how it will help people in the state who are struggling to feed their families during the pandemic.
Manchin expressed annoyance that none of Harris’ team or the White House gave him an edge over the interview.
The White House later reached out to Manchin to repair fences. The senator in West Virginia said Tuesday that “no apology” is needed.
Updated at 1:59 p.m.