Senate Democrats Block Republican Stimulus Bill as Negotiations Continue

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) in file photos. J. Scott Applewhite/AP Photo; Win McNamee/Getty Images

Senate Democrats blocked a Republican-backed $500 billion CCP virus stimulus bill on Oct. 21 from advancing in the midst of talks between the White House and House Democrats on a larger relief package.

The GOP, led by Senate Majority Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), tried to hold a debate on the measure. It was blocked after Republicans failed to obtain 60 votes needed to overcome a procedural hurdle.