House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her fellow Democrats crafted the far-reaching legislation that Senate Republicans have promised will be "dead on arrival" in their chamber. Social distancingFriday's vote is likely to bring about 400 or so House members back to Washington for only the third time since late March. Given Republican opposition, Pelosi's gambit might spark a new round of negotiations on further relief among the Republican-controlled Senate, the Democratic-led House and the Republican White House. McConnell said on Thursday he was open to another coronavirus relief bill and was talking to members of Trump's administration about possible legislation. Many Republicans also oppose that measure, saying it was essential that lawmakers vote in person in the House.

Source: Dhaka Tribune May 15, 2020 15:45 UTC