The Senate had the votes Wednesday to pass a bill expanding paid leave and unemployment benefits in response to the coronavirus pandemic, part of a staggering response expected in the coming weeks to avoid economic calamity.

Some GOP lawmakers opposed the bill, arguing it could harm small businesses.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Wednesday he would vote for the plan despite what he called “real shortcomings.” With the urgent need to take action, “I do not believe we should let perfection be the enemy of something that will help even a subset of workers,” he said.

On Tuesday, McConnell advised GOP senators to “gag and vote for it anyway,” saying …continued .
[Source: CNBC News]