Senators Vow to Pass New Stimulus Package Before Leaving for Christmas

Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) announces a bipartisan COVID-19 relief package in Washington on Dec. 1, 2020. Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images

Senators crafting a fresh, bipartisan COVID-19 relief package promised Sunday not to leave Washington without approving the legislation.

“There is no way we’re going to leave Washington without taking care of the emergency needs of our people,” Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) said.