The budget resolution includes instructions for crafting a $1.9 trillion coronavirus package, in line with the top-line figure proposed by President Biden.
The decision to move forward with the reconciliation process comes as a group of 10 Senate Republicans will meet with Biden and Vice President Harris on coronavirus relief. The Hill’s Jordain Carney has more here.
Breaking down the Republican counteroffer: The Republican proposal totals $618 billion, according to details released by Collins's office on Monday morning. That is roughly a third of the $1.9 trillion plan proposed by Biden and backed by congressional Democrats.
The proposal includes $160 billion in pandemic response funding, including protective equipment and more money for vaccine distribution. It also extends the $300 per week federal unemployment benefit through June 30.