Democrats are pushing Congress’ biggest coronavirus relief bill yet toward expected House passage. WASHINGTON (AP) - Neither Civil War nor Great Depression nor any other national crisis has pushed the House to allow lawmakers to vote by proxy — without being “present,” as the Constitution requires.
That's about to change during the coronavirus pandemic. The House approved Friday a package of historic rules changes so Congress can keep functioning even while it's partly closed.
The shift will dramatically change the look, if not the operation, of the legislative branch — launching a 21st century WFH House, like others, “working from home." "This House must continue legislating," Rep.