The chairman of the House Rules Committee is recommending against bringing lawmakers back to D.C. to vote on the nearly $2 trillion dollar coronavirus stimulus package Instead, he's suggesting the chamber pass the bill by unanimous consent or a voice vote
House leadership needs to decide quickly how it will consider the Senate’s coronavirus legislation. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Monday evening that he would work through the night to hatch an agreement with the Trump administration.
“Unfortunately, during such circumstances, requiring members to vote in person may pose public health risks or even be physically impossible for persons under quarantine,” the Democrats, led by California Rep. Katie Porter, wrote. “We need to provide a mechanism through which Congress can act during times of crisis without having to assemble in one place.”
The report does suggest one potential rule change: allowing proxy voting. In this scenario, a member would allow a colleague to vote on their behalf. Congressional leaders have already informally discussed ways to appease members who want to weigh in — including the idea of allowing lawmakers to record how they would vote on the package in the Congressional Record. Another idea being floated if they can’t get agreement from all sides is to bring just enough members back to establish a quorum — ensuring that enough of the lawmakers would vote in favor of the package for it to pass.
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