Senator Ron Johnson blocks $1200 stimulus checks, citing national debt and 'our children's futures'

MADISON — Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson says he is blocking $1,200 stimulus checks to Americans, citing the national debt.

Ron Johnson is on the floor speaking about the debt and “mortgaging our childrens future.” this is in response to Hawley calling for $1,200 checks
— Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) December 18, 2020

This proposal was being pushed by Republican Senator Josh Hawley and Senator Bernie Sanders, but Johnson says he’s concerned with altering “our children’s futures” by adding to the debt.

Johnson voted for a much larger relief package earlier in 2020.