Lawmakers On Standby Amid Impasse in Coronavirus Relief Negotiations

What’s happening in Congress?

• Negotiations between Democrats and Republicans over coronavirus relief legislation are at a standstill, and with Congress’s annual August recess looming it may be a relatively quiet week in the Capitol.

SENATE SCHEDULE

• The Senate is in session with a skeleton crew, but no votes are scheduled and senators have been told they will have at least 24 hours of notice before any votes occur.
• While no votes are scheduled, senators who are present at the Capitol may attempt to pass legislation by unanimous consent.
• After this week, the Senate’s next scheduled day in session is Tuesday, September 8th.
• No committee hearings are scheduled.

HOUSE SCHEDULE 

• The House began its summer recess on August 1st, and its next scheduled voting day is Monday, September 14th. 
• However, lawmakers may be recalled sooner with 24 hours of notice if a compromise over coronavirus relief is reached.
• No committee hearings are scheduled.

Check below throughout the week to see the vote results and updates to the schedule.

Schedule subject to change. All times Eastern.

SENATE

Monday after 3pm

• Morning business.

Tuesday after 11am

• Morning business.

Wednesday after 11am

• Morning business.

Thursday after 11am

• Morning business.

HOUSE

• No votes are scheduled, but could occur with at least 24 hours notice.
• The House’s next scheduled voting day is Monday, September 14th.

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— Eric Revell