Senate Leader McConnell Blocks Vote On $2,000 Stimulus Checks

Senate Leader McConnell Blocks Vote On $2,000 Stimulus Checks

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The Senate, led by Mitch McConnell, blocked a Democratic attempt to bring a bill to a vote, despite the House's overwhelming approval. This action puts pressure on the Republican-led Senate to align with President Trump's demands.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What year is mentioned in the text as being blocked?

1999

2000

2001

2002

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of Mitch McConnell as mentioned in the text?

House Speaker

Senate Majority Leader

President

Vice President

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who blocked the Democratic efforts to bring the bill up for a vote?

Nancy Pelosi

Mitch McConnell

Chuck Schumer

Kevin McCarthy

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has the House done regarding the measure mentioned in the text?

Rejected it

Approved it

Amended it

Ignored it

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What pressure is being put on the Senate according to the text?

To block the bill

To meet the demands of President Trump

To delay the vote

To consult with the House