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Saturday, May 16, 2020

House Democrats signal they could recess until July 21

House Democrats are preparing to pass a resolution Friday that would set up a recess lasting until July 21.

Lawmakers returned to the Capitol for only the third time since mid-March, when the House recessed due to the threat of the coronavirus.

They will vote on a $3 trillion economic aid package as well as a resolution allowing virtual committee business and proxy voting for the next 45 days unless renewed by Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a California Democrat.

The measure includes a provision “that allows the House to remain in recess until July 21,” a Republican leadership aide said.

A top Democrat aide said the provision was needed to block lawmakers (likely Republicans, who oppose the recess) from calling up votes during the pro forma sessions held every three days.

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14 comments:

Anonymous said...

Their pay and benefits should be canceled and not paid later retroactive. They should have to reimburse the Federal government from the beginning of this shutdown, since they refuse to go to DC. The Democrats are installing a SOCIALIST / Communist government to influence the elections. Where is the Constitutional challenges. Power needs to be taken from the Politians and given back to the people they are supposed to be serving.

Anonymous said...

Welcome to SOCIALISM

Anonymous said...

a: It can't be good for anybody but the party:
b: It can't be good for anybody but the party.

Anonymous said...

NO PAY.

Anonymous said...

When they are in recess they can't vote in stupid legislation.

Anonymous said...

Let them be laid off. Then they can get online and apply for benefits and wait for two months and still not get anything. Wonder how fast it would be fixed. The Elite will stay that way until forced to feel the feelings of those less fortunate.

Anonymous said...

Where in the hell can you get a paid job like that? The problem is the Government does not have to make a profit so they can stay home and not work and still stay afloat. How - your tax dollars. This is so sick.

Anonymous said...

Now that’s a great idea, and then they can extend their recess till next year.

Anonymous said...

Let's get this civ war on.

Anonymous said...

These Assholes are always on damn RECESS , this needs to be Stopped !!!! Fire ALL of them or get their asses Back to Work !!!!

Anonymous said...

Less damage is done when they vacation.
Encourage them to stay out for their (our) safety.

Anonymous said...

Trump can use his executive powers and write out executive orders that the Democrat Socialist hates sand will have to abide unless challenged in the Courts where they will have to justify their SOCiALIST ways.

Anonymous said...

Where are the Constitutional challenges. Lawsuits which would hold these laws from being instituted.

Anonymous said...

They better get their asses to Work & stay there & pass Money Relief
bills for Real Americans !!!!
Not for Illegals / Not for States Govts / Not for PORK !!!!