Senate Approves Budget Bill, COVID Relief One Step Closer

The transcript discusses President Biden's $1.9 trillion relief plan, highlighting Vice President Kamala Harris's tiebreaking vote during a Senate session known as voter AMA. This session allows lawmakers to propose unlimited amendments. The Democrats aim to use reconciliation to pass the legislation with a simple majority. A notable vote during the session was to limit eligibility for direct government payments.

What does the term 'simple majority' refer to in the context of passing legislation?

What was the voting outcome regarding eligibility for direct government payments?