Mar 03, 2022

48-47: Senate votes to end the COVID national state of emergency

Posted Mar 03, 2022 9:02 PM

Washington—The U.S. Senate voted 48-47 on Thursday in favor of Senator Roger Marshall's legislation to end the COVID-19 national state of emergency currently in effect under the National Emergencies Act (NEA).

Despite all scientific advances and our possession of a much greater understanding of COVID, President Joe Biden stealthily extended the national emergency declaration two weeks ago. 

“After nearly two years of living under this state of emergency, the American people are worn out and yearning to breathe free; they long for their God-given freedoms, and for leaders to take their side. There is no doubt, it’s time for our nation to learn to live with COVID,” said Senator Marshall. “I am proud my colleagues came together to repeal this emergency declaration and delivered a symbolic victory to our citizens that normalcy is around the corner and that limited government and our constitutional rights still reign supreme. It’s high time to stop talking about restrictions and the unknown. We must chart a new course to victory today that respects the virus and our freedoms.”