The $1.9T COVID -19 Relief Bill has been approved by the Senate, sending it back to the House of Representatives for approval.

On Saturday, the Upper House voted 50-49, with a Republican absentee, in favor of the Bill.

All the Republicans voted against the bill, in a 50-50 controlled Senate.

The Bill, also known as the America Rescue Plan, will be now sent to the House of Representative, where it will be voted on again. It will then go to the White House.

The bill needs to be signed by President Biden before March 14 for the unemployment benefits program to be renewed.

Democrats argue that the bill is essential for the world's largest economy to get back on track. However, the Republicans argue that the bill will liquidate the economy.

The package includes direct payments of up to $1,400 to most Americans and $300 weekly benefits for the unemployed into September.

The bill lowered the $400 weekly support through August that passed the House last Saturday.

It also expands child tax credit one year for families with children, rental assistance, and K-12 schools for reopening. 

The bill also provides new funding for vaccine distribution and testing.