Congress Passes Government Funding, COVID Relief Bill

The Senate passed a COVID relief package with a 92 to 6 vote, providing $600 checks to most Americans. The package includes additional unemployment benefits, funds for the Paycheck Protection Program, rental assistance, and vaccine distribution. The bill, over 5500 pages long, was quickly passed by Congress. President-elect Joe Biden plans to introduce another relief bill after taking office. Lawmakers will reconvene on January 3rd for the next Congress session.

What was the Senate vote count for the COVID relief package?

• 50 to 50

• 100 to 0

• 92 to 6

• 85 to 15

What is the amount of the one-time payment included in the relief package for most Americans?

• $800

• $700

• $600

• $500

How many weeks of additional unemployment benefits are included in the relief package?

• 20 weeks

• 10 weeks

• 5 weeks

• 15 weeks

What is the length of the bill passed by Congress?

• Over 7000 pages

• Over 5500 pages

• Over 1000 pages

• Over 3000 pages

When are lawmakers expected to return after the break?

• January 7th

• January 1st

• January 5th

• January 3rd