After working through the night, the Senate has narrowly approved President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill.
The bill heads back to the House next week, where it will need final approval before it is sent to Biden's desk for his signature.
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The approval is an important win for Democrats, as the package includes $1,400 stimulus checks for Americans, $300 per-week jobless benefits and $350 billion in state aid.
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After a night filled with amendments, largely proposed by Republicans, senators approved the package by a 50-49 party-line vote.
Politicians from across New England reacted to the news on Twitter Saturday afternoon.