Newhouse Expects Strong Support for Coronavirus Relief Bill Despite Shortcomings

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or CARES Act, passed through the Senate last night on a 96-0 vote and will now move to the House of Representatives.

Congressman Dan Newhouse said many members expect a healthy debate.

"Nothing ever seems to pass without some disagreement by somebody." explained Newhouse, "We can always do things better. Spend more in one area, spend less in another, or perhaps somebody feels like they got left out or there is some inequity in the bill. When there is something this large, there's bound to be some points of contention that will be aired out."

Despite only being put together last week and agreed upon by Democrat and Republican leadership Monday, the CARES Act is almost 900 pages. It would also be the biggest appropriations package in U.S. history.

The Sunnyside Republican added that despite possible shortcomings in the CARES Act, he expects the final vote to be overwhelmingly in the affirmative.

It's expected the House will vote on the bill Friday.