Even if Democrats win both runoff elections for Georgia’s Senate seats on Jan. 5 and gain control of the chamber, current Senate rules will require some Republican support to ensure that legislation clears the chamber. If Republicans hold on to at least one of those seats, Mr. Biden will be left contending with a Republican Senate majority. Republicans on Capitol Hill have begun to tacitly acknowledge Mr. Biden’s public desire for another package. 2 Senate Republican, told reporters last week before the deal was reached. Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the majority leader, has declined to commit to pursuing another round of relief, though he did not rule out another round of negotiations.

Source: New York Times December 22, 2020 23:52 UTC