Pelosi should do this, but for real. Doing it by “unanimous consent” means any one member can block it. The House should actually bring a clean $2k checks bill to the floor, pass it and send it to the Senate. Do it with the intent of getting people more aid, not just as a stunt.
Republicans repeatedly refused to say what amount the President wanted for direct checks. At last, the President has agreed to $2,000 — Democrats are ready to bring this to the Floor this week by unanimous consent. Let’s do it!