A group of House Republicans marched to the Senate floor Thursday to protest the new House mask mandate imposed by the Capitol's attending physician.
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The GOP protest puts a fresh spotlight on the deep partisanship over masks, as Republican officials continue to question the science behind mask wearing, while health experts say they protect the vulnerable and unvaccinated. Cruz accused House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., of being "drunk on power" and "disrespecting" the Constitution.
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said in rare instances, vaccinated people who suffer "breakthrough" infections may be contagious and can spread the virus to others.The mask issue became a particular flashpoint in Congress on Thursday after Capitol Police Chief Thomas Manger ordered officers to enforce the new mask guidelines across the Capitol complex.
Manger's letter said that although the House mask mandate applies to members of Congress as well as staff and visitors, lawmakers would not be subject to arrest. Instead, officers will report maskless lawmakers to supervising officers, who will then refer such matters to the House Sergeant at Arms, Manger’s letter says.
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