House Republicans blocked a Democratic effort to pass a bill to send Americans $2,000 one-time stimulus checks — an amount President Trump has called for. Some Republicans are urging Trump instead to sign the stimulus bill that Congress passed with big bipartisan majorities earlier this week; it would send $600 checks to many individuals.
Economic benefits like unemployment payments will begin to lapse if Trump does not sign the stimulus bill.
If Trump vetoes the bill, Congress could potentially override the veto. If he does nothing — known as a pocket veto — Trump may leave Congress powerless to respond before the current session ends.
The New York Times
