NEW YORK - U.S. equity markets stumbled Friday morning as investors awaited a House vote on the bill that would extend $2 trillion worth of aid to individuals, small businesses and corporations hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Concerns emerged Thursday evening that Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., could try to prevent a so-called voice vote on the House floor that would fast-track the process.
A voice vote would allow those present to yell “yea” or “nay” to express their support or dissent with the loudest side prevailing. RELATED: CoronavirusNOW.com, FOX launches national hub for COVID-19 news and updates The Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled 792 points, or 3.52 percent, in the opening minutes of trading, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq