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Specifically, the California Democrat asked the speaker to schedule a vote on the VAWA Reauthorization Act of 2018, a bill by Texas Democratic Rep.
The speaker deferred to House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, who controls the House floor schedule.Â
However, some of the bills Ryan is talking about are things the Senate was likely already planning to include in its schedule.
The scenario is all too familiar: House Republican leaders schedule a floor vote on a major legislative priority and exude confidence the bill will pass despite a chorus of rank-and-file concern.Â
Following up on their impromptu sidewalk debate, Bacon sent Ashford a letter Thursday reiterating a request to schedule nine debates.Â
Then Republicans voted to start the July 4 recess, two days ahead of schedule. Â Democrats continued to occupy the House floor and tape their proceedings until about 1 p.m. June 23.