Bernie Sanders said "I do not oppose this amendment. I don't think anybody here wants to see people making $300,000 or $400,000 get direct payments. But let me be very clear, speaking for myself. I absolutely want to make certain that people who are making $75,000 a year or less do get their payments and couples making $150,000 a year or less do get their payments. I yield the floor. Vote on Amendment No. 775 The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the amendment." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordFebruary 4, 2021

I do not oppose this amendment. I don't think anybody here wants to see people making $300,000 or $400,000 get direct payments. But let me be very clear, speaking for myself. I absolutely want to make certain that people who are making $75,000 a year or less do get their payments and couples making $150,000 a year or less do get their payments. I yield the floor. Vote on Amendment No. 775 The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the amendment.

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Bernie Sanders

Independent · Vermont

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Feb 4, 2021

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