Only 6 Members Participating, Senate Passed $483-Billion Spending Bill by ‘Unanimous Consent’

The Senate on Tuesday passed a nearly $500 billion coronavirus “Phase 3.5” relief bill that would replenish a small business rescue program known as the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), provide hospitals with another $75 billion and implement a nationwide virus testing program to facilitate reopening the economy.

The U.S. Senate on Tuesday passed a $483-billion spending bill to further aid Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic—with only six members of the 100-member Senate participating.

The bill was approved by the “unanimous consent” of senators—most of whom were not there when that approval was given.

The bill was approved by the “unanimous consent” of senators—most of whom were not there when that approval was given.

These included Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R.-Ky.), who steered the proceedings; Sen. Dan Sullivan (R.-Alaska), who acted as president pro tempore; Sen. Mike Lee (R.-Utah); Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.); and Sen. Ben Cardin (D.-Md.).

Sen. Lee gave a floor speech reprimanding the Senate for not showing up to do its job.

Source: CNS News