House studying 'remote' voting as coronavirus hits Congress
House Democrats are studyingas a way to pass legislation as the nation grapples with the coronavirus outbreak and two members of Congress test positive for infection.
House Majority Leader Hoyer, D-Md., said on the call that they're"looking into" the best way to ensure the continuation of Congress while reducing the risk of transmission as much as possible.
The Senate is also considering remote voting as it works to pass bills to fight the outbreak. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., and Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, introduced a resolution Thursday to change the chamber's rules to allow for remote voting during a national public health crisis.
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