Lawmakers return to Washington, here’s what to expect – Roll Call

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Lawmakers return to Washington, here’s what to expect

Don't know what to expect when lawmakers return from recess? CQ Roll Call has you covered. (Nathan Ouellette/CQ Roll Call)

By David Lerman, Lindsey McPherson, Nathan Ouellette, Niels Lesniewski and Patrick Kelley

Posted September 9, 2019 at 5:13pm

Summer recess has drawn to a close and lawmakers will reconvene for the fall legislative session on Monday, September 9.

So what’s on the docket, and what should you keep your eyes on? Watch as CQ Roll Call previews the fall session.

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