The Republican skinny bill sucked. It was carved behind close doors with Republican leadership only. McConnell knew it wouldn't pass. It was simply a symbolic political play. Now neither side wants to renegotiate because their petty. Trump even said he's taken the high road and not negotiating with democrats.
This isn't how things are supposed to work. It's pathetic. Just like the state general assembly refusing to renegotiate a budget for over 2 years over a veto. We all suffer with this partisan bullcrap.
McConnell, Pelosi, Schumer, Foxx, Tillis, Trump, Graham, etc. They're all worthless. They're all self serving individuals that are looking to pass the blame instead of working toward finding solutions. If the airlines, Walmart, or banks were asking for bailout money right now they'd race to get it done.