Meanwhile, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer told reporters that Pelosi spoke with Trump on how Democrats and Republicans will reconcile both legislative proposals. She recommended changes on four areas of the Senate bill.
“We could quickly have a conference, talk about those four changes, try to get them in the bill, finish this quickly and I hope that’s what will happen,” said Schumer.
On the other hand, Sen. John Thune (R-South Dakota) issued a statement pointing out that “House Democrats passed a partisan bill they know will never be signed into law.” He encouraged them to “put politics aside and join us in providing real relief.” Trump threatened to veto the House bill.
Separately, Thune told reporters that hashing out their difference in a bicameral conference is not a “viable” option. He reiterated, “The House knows that they can’t get a signature on their bill, and most of what [the administration] wants is in our bill and ours is a bipartisan bill.” Thune is the second top Republican in the Senate.
Trump expressed optimism the House and Senate will reach a compromise
Meanwhile, Trump said, he had a good conversation with Pelosi and he also spoke with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell regarding the issue. He is optimistic the leadership of both chambers will reach a compromise agreement.
