Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 aid bill passes hurdle in US House
The House Rules Committee turned back scores of Republican attempts to modify the package and sent it to the House floor for passage late Friday or early Saturday
Reuters | February 27, 2021 | Updated 10:34 IST
US President Joe Biden with Vice President Kamala Harris
The US House of Representatives moved toward a late-night vote on President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus aid bill on Friday as Democrats who control the chamber steered the sweeping measure toward approval. The House Rules Committee turned back scores of Republican attempts to modify the package and sent it to the House floor for passage late Friday or early Saturday.