Wednesday, May 27, 2020

Republicans cast doubt on future of House bills passed by proxy

https://news.yahoo.com/republicans-cast-doubt-future-u-171124095.html


Reuters•May 27, 2020

Republicans warned on Wednesday that legislation passed by the Democratic-controlled U.S. House of Representatives during the coronavirus pandemic may not become law if lawmakers are allowed to cast votes remotely under a new voting system.

A day after filing a federal lawsuit to overturn rules allowing proxy voting, House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy said any bills approved under the new system may be unconstitutional and could be ignored by the Republican-led U.S. Senate.


The Democratic majority, which approved proxy voting on May 15 in a party-line vote, says the change will allow the House to function while observing social distancing guidelines.House members began casting proxy votes late Wednesday afternoon on a measure seeking sanctions on Chinese officials over a crackdown on minority Muslim Uighurs.

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The suit is also part of a Republican strategy to reinforce President Donald Trump's push to fully reopen the U.S. economy, while accusing Democrats of trying to gain political advantage.


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