House Democrats pass stimulus bill without bipartisan deal

House Democrats narrowly passed a $2.2 trillion stimulus bill, though without bipartisan support, it appears unlikely to succeed in the Senate.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell indicated the new bill was too expensive.

"The thought that Senate Republicans would jump up to $2.2 trillion is outlandish," he said. "We're very, very far apart."

The House-approved bill, by a 214-207 vote, includes a second round of $1,200 stimulus checks and extended $600 weekly unemployment benefits.

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