Good morning and welcome to Fox News First. Here's what you need to know as you start your day ...
House Republicans sue Pelosi in bid to stop proxy voting during coronavirus pandemic
House Republicans filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., seeking to block a system of proxy voting put in place during the coronavirus pandemic on the grounds that it is unconstitutional.
House Republicans filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., seeking to block a system of proxy voting put in place during the coronavirus pandemic on the grounds that it is unconstitutional.
Pelosi’s plan would allow House members to vote on another person's behalf if they are not able to be physically present at the Capitol, an unprecedented exception for an unparalleled health crisis.
At least 59 Democrats have submitted letters to the House Clerk's office to authorize their vote to be cast by proxy. Meanwhile, GOP lawmakers have said they will be in the Capitol to cast their votes.
Not a single Republican supported the measure as it passed earlier this month, arguing the Constitution requires a quorum, or a majority, of lawmakers to be physically present in order to vote on measures, thus concluding the proxy system is unconstitutional. Republicans also worry the system would concentrate too much power in the hands of only a few members.
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., called the new voting rules "a dereliction of our duty as elected officials," and argued "a small number of members dictating the businesses of the whole House while the people’s voice is diluted" would set a dangerous precedent. Click here for more on our top story.
Other related developments:
- Trump warns N.C. governor the clock's ticking on a GOP convention guarantee
- Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick bashes Twitter, Dems over mail-in voting
- Jerry Nadler in 2004: 'Paper ballots are extremely susceptible to fraud'
- Trump warns N.C. governor the clock's ticking on a GOP convention guarantee
- Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick bashes Twitter, Dems over mail-in voting
- Jerry Nadler in 2004: 'Paper ballots are extremely susceptible to fraud'
No hay comentarios:
Publicar un comentario