Topline Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) drew bipartisan ire on Thursday after she called for a vote to adjourn the House of Representatives in an attempt to delay final passage of President Biden’s $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, which is on track to be approved by that chamber and sent to Biden’s desk to be signed into law. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) speaks during a news conference in Washington, D.C., on Friday, … [+] February 5, 2021. CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images Key Facts The motion to adjourn did not pass, and the House began two hours of debate on the bill’s final passage at around 10:15 a.m. EST. Greene’s motion reflects widespread opposition to the $1.9 trillion stimulus package among Republicans, many of who believe the legislation is too expensive, given the pace of economic recovery, and contains provisions they view as unrelated to the coronavirus crisis. But the motion was met with opposition from 40 Republicans,… Click below to read the full story from Forbes
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