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Despite the appeal of the proposal, significant challenges remain that may hinder its realization. For one, the necessity for Congressional approval looms large, and many skeptics note that any attempt at passing this dividend through the legislature is highly unlikely.
With Republicans controlling a slim majority in both the House and Senate, garnering bipartisan support for such a controversial check appears daunting. The Democrats are unlikely to lend their votes for an initiative that would restrict funding for environmental and social programs, and Republican fiscal conservatives might resist the ethics of redirecting savings from these sources to 'stimulate' the economy.