Hawley tries to force vote on $ 1,200 stimulus check proposal

His. Josh hawleyJoshua (Josh) David Hawley (R-Mo.) Said he would be going to the floor on Friday to request a vote on his proposal to provide a second round of $ 1,200 stimulus checks.

“Tomorrow I will go to the Senate to demand an up or down vote on my bill to make a direct payment of $ 1,200 to American workers, $ 2,400 for couples, $ 500 for children, ”Hawley said in a tweet.

Hawley added that this is “the #covid help that working-class families need.”

Hawley introduced a bill earlier this month to provide a second $ 1,200 stimulus check in language that would mirror language included in the March CARES Act.

He also teamed up with Sen. Bernie sandersBernie SandersSweeping COVID-19, spending deal hits speed bumps Former Sanders spokesperson: Progressive base confused by ‘ambiguity’ on how to replace Pelosi Ocasio-Cortez: I’m ‘not ready’ ‘to be president but Pelosi and Schumer must go MORE (I-Vt.) To try to get it passed by the end of the year as part of a wide-ranging deal, which is still under negotiation, to fund the government and provide coronavirus relief long blocked.

Under Senate rules, any senator can call for a vote, but any senator can object.

Hawley, in a separate interview with reporters on Capitol Hill, did not rule out that someone blocking his vote could have an impact if he lets the leadership speed up the eventual deal.

To speed up votes in the Senate, they will need the cooperation of all senators.

“It could,” said Hawley. “I always said I wanted to have a vote.”