U.S. Stimulus Talks in Limbo After Vote on Democrat-Only Plan

U.S. stimulus talks remain on life support after the House passed a Democrat-only $2.2 trillion package that did nothing to bridge the gap with Republicans.

The 214-207 vote, which garnered no GOP support, followed the most concerted talks between the top negotiators since early August. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told reporters Thursday evening that she would review documents that Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin had sent her to determine where to go next.

How the talks might be affected by President Donald Trump’s announcement early Friday that he had tested positive for Covid-19 is uncertain. The Treasury said Friday morning ...