Congress · 116th Congress
Judge Justin Walker is a window into McConnell’s sway on federal courts
“The Senate majority leader might only get one vote, but I sure don’t mind getting to set the schedule,” McConnell would later say at the investiture.
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Congress · 116th Congress
Calls for remote voting amid coronavirus pick up support
[COVID-19 diagnoses force leaders’ hands on schedule, alternative voting procedures] Porter pointed to the double standard of Congress and health officials asking schools, businesses and local
Congress · 116th Congress
Senate squabbles over coronavirus stimulus reach fever pitch
Some additional arguing between the parties took place before Schumer was able to get the recognition he was seeking to ask McConnell about the voting schedule for the afternoon.
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Senators fight over last-minute adds to coronavirus aid bill
Democrats say the directives set an aggressive schedule for unions to bargain and limit the time unions have to perform official duties “by over 91 percent in some cases,” the bill says.
Congress · 116th Congress
COVID-19 diagnoses force leaders’ hands on schedule, alternative voting procedures
Hoyer announced Thursday that the House will change its schedule and possibly its voting procedures as the reality of two House members testing positive this week for COVID-19 sets in.
Congress · 116th Congress
Trump signs coronavirus aid package, with more to come
“We probably could have voted on this bill a day or two ago, if not for the need to schedule this amendment.” The Senate rejected the Paul amendment following a 3-95 vote.
Congress · 116th Congress
Road ahead: COVID-19 stimulus still behind FISA on Senate schedule
The Senate is scheduled to convene today to consider expiring FISA powers as well as an economic stimulus package related to COVID-19.
Policy · 116th Congress
Coronavirus bill needs a do-over while small businesses chafe
Schedule up in the air The Senate was expected to reconvene Monday to consider Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act legislation (HR 6172), but the chamber’s schedule was up in the air for the rest
Congress · 116th Congress
White House, Democrats hung up on coronavirus stimulus
While tax credits to defray the cost are helpful, many businesses would still suffer because they’d get reimbursed only quarterly for wages paid on their normal schedule.
Congress · 116th Congress
Senate cancels recess next week to work on coronavirus relief package
House leaders have not made an announcement about that chamber’s schedule.
Congress · 116th Congress
Coronavirus closes Capitol to tours
The facilities have an enhanced cleaning schedule with more frequent cleanings of public spaces and restrooms.
Congress · 116th Congress
Outside influences force Congress’ hand on coronavirus protocols
With recess approaching, the legislative schedule for the coming weeks is murky.
Congress · 116th Congress
Senate votes to acquit Trump on both impeachment charges
The House then undertook a punishing schedule of depositions and public hearings, including a roster of senior White House, Pentagon and State Department officials defying Trump’s orders and testifying
Congress · 116th Congress
Impeachment news roundup: Jan. 31
“We do not believe that that schedule interferes with the ability to deliver a strong and confident State of the Union next week.” Reaction from Democrats was muted.
Congress · 116th Congress
Impeachment news roundup: Jan. 24
|Saturday schedule: Before House impeachment managers began their presentation, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced that the Senate will convene at 10 a.m.
Congress · 116th Congress
View from the gallery: Senators seek comfort and novelty during Trump trial
McConnell, usually in complete control of the Senate’s schedule, doesn’t have the same power during impeachment.
Congress · 116th Congress
Impeachment news roundup: Jan. 22
Coons said his schedule did not allow him to comprehensively take in every moment of the impeachment inquiry as it was happening and therefore he learned new information Wednesday.
Congress · 116th Congress
Impeachment news roundup: Jan. 21
She suggested the concerns raised through amendments would be more about obtaining evidence than the schedule of the trial.
Congress · 116th Congress
Senators look to clear legislative decks before impeachment trial
“As I look through that kind of schedule, it’s — unless the House were to deliver something like right now, I don’t see how you could really do that.”
Congress · 116th Congress
Road Ahead: Impeachment trial imminent and war powers debate continues
Weekend hours A trial will trigger an unusual Senate schedule, with the chamber in session six days a week starting at 1 p.m., excluding Sundays, unless senators vote to institute a different schedule