Sanders says Democrats have the votes to pass another enlightenment bill

Sanders says Democrats have the votes to pass another enlightenment bill

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Sen. Bernie SandersBernie SandersSunday shows preview: New COVID-19 variants distributed in the US; Redditors shake Wall Street with Gamestop stock Sanders baseball card of inauguration meme breaks record set by Fauci Bernie Sanders strikes back at billionaire critique: ‘Cry me a river’ MORE (I-Vt.) Said Sunday that he believes Senate Democrats have the votes to pass another COVID-19 emergency relief package.

In an appearance on ABC’s “This Week” he was asked by host Martha Raddatz if he believes the Democrats have enough votes as the dual support for a legal aid bill appears to be.

‘Yes, I believe we do, because it’s hard for me to imagine a Democrat, no matter what state he or she may come from, who does not understand the need to continue in the aggressive way to protect the working families. of this country, ”Sanders said.

‘Look, we’ll all have differences of opinion. This is a $ 1.9 billion account. “I have differences and concerns about this bill,” Sanders said.

“But at the end of the day, we are going to support the President of the United States, and we are going to come forward and do what the American people overwhelmingly want us to do. The mood is overwhelming. “Republicans, Democrats, independents,” said the Vermont senator.

President Biden has stated that he would like to see dual support for the enlightenment bill, but stressed that a ‘no ash, and or butt’ enlightenment bill should be passed.

Ten Republicans from the Senate on Sunday proposed their own bill on COVID-19, led by Sen. Susan CollinsSusan Margaret CollinsBiden redesigns immigration battle in Congress Paul says the absence of Roberts’ ‘crystallized’ argument against Trump accuses Democrats ready to bypass Republicans over COVID-19 bill MORE (R-Me.). Sen. Bill CassidyBill CassidySunday shows preview: New COVID-19 variants distributed in the US; Redditors shake Wall Street with Gamestop stock OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Biden signs series of orders to tackle climate change | Republicans press Granholm on fossil fuels during confirmation trial Republicans press Granholm on fossil fuels during confirmation trial MORE said on “Fox News Sunday” that the GOP proposal reduces the Biden administration’s proposal from $ 1.9 billion to $ 600 billion.

“We acknowledge your calls for unity and want to work with your government in good faith to address the health, economic and social challenges of the COVID crisis,” the IDP senators wrote in a letter.

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