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.
The U.S. Capitol Rotunda is pictured on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., as the death toll from the coronavirus disease pandemic exceeds 100,000 victims, May 27, 2020. REUTERS/Tom Brenner
“It’s playing a baseball game under protest. At the end of the game, we’ll figure out who’s right,” McCarthy told reporters at a press conference. “Whatever the Democrats move forward probably will never ... become law.”McCarthy spoke hours before the first-ever proxy vote, allowing some lawmakers to vote on behalf of colleagues who are absent.
“As the member designated by Ms. Tlaib ... I inform the House that Ms. Tlaib will vote yes,” said Representative Debbie Dingell, referring to fellow Michigan Representative Rashida Tlaib. Earlier over 70 lawmakers had notified the House clerk that other lawmakers would vote on their behalf.
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