Lawmakers see new low in chamberâs heated atmosphere
Disputes have led to delays in once bipartisan legislation June 3, 2021 5:01 AM By Emily Wilkins
Simmering partisan tensions in the House since Jan. 6 have led to outbursts, tit-for-tat retaliations, and a clogged legislative pipeline.
Bipartisan bills that in a previous Congress would be passed through quick voice votes were backlogged thanks to Freedom Caucus members requesting a vote on each one. At least two Democrats refused to partner with Republicans on legislation because of their votes against certifying the Electoral College results. And even trekking to the House floor to vote has become contentious, as some Republicans have chafed at having to pass through metal detectors and still wear a mask.
Nevada’s legislature voted to make mail balloting a permanent part of their elections while Texas lawmakers came within a whisker or more precisely, a quorum call of voting to eliminate some absentee ballot options that contributed to record turnout in 2020.
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Pandemic-caused census delays creating political logjam
Many candidates waiting to see how the lines are drawn May 20, 2021 5:01 AM By Greg Giroux
The late-starting congressional redistricting process is serving as a wet blanket on the campaign planning of most prospective House candidates, who are left guessing about the exact confines and the competitiveness of the areas they hope to represent.
Some are eschewing formal campaigning until the lines are drawn and new districts are in place. In most states that will be late this year or even early next year because of pandemic-related delays in the collection of 2020 census data. Thatâs months later than at a comparable point in the previous redistricting cycle a decade ago.