On Eve Of Historic Remote Votes In The House, Republicans Sue To Block The Move
More than 20 Republicans will sue in federal court to stop proxy voting in the House during the pandemic. Democrats approved the measure along a party line vote earlier this month.
by Claudia Grisales
May 26, 2020
2 minutes
Updated at 8:45 p.m. ET
More than 20 Republican members of Congress and constituents are suing House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other officials in federal court to block proxy voting, arguing the practice is unconstitutional, according to House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy.
Earlier this month the House approved new rules that allowed remote
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