There had been extensive debate in US Congress concerning the necessity, adequacy, and likely effects of the package, which was cut from $819 to $787 billion during its passage through the Senate.
Telah terjadi perdebatan yang luas di Kongres mengenai keharusan, kecukupan, dan efek kemungkinan dari paket, yang melihat hal itu telah dipotong dari $819 ke $ 787 juta selama perjalanan melalui Senat.