What’s On Tap for the Lame Duck Session: If you look at previous lame duck sessions, they are indeed historically pretty lame. While hopes are high to accomplish any number of things, Congress typically only does those things that are absolutely necessary, such as funding
Situational Awareness The House will not be in session until after election week. The Senate is in a short session this week to clear the Supreme Court nominee, Judge Amy Coney Barrett. It’s Likely President Biden While the Trump campaign has filed a number of
Situational Awareness The House will not be in session until after election week. The Senate is in a short session this week to clear the Supreme Court nominee, Judge Amy Coney Barrett. Supreme Court Nominee Vote This Week The Senate is in session this week
Situational Awareness The Senate is in session this week and will consider a slimmed-down coronavirus package. The House is out of session until after the elections, but subject to the call of the Speaker should a deal be reached on a stimulus package. Paycheck Protection
Situational AwarenessThe House is not in session this week but is subject to call of the Speaker in the event an agreement on further Coronavirus relief and stimulus is reached. The Senate is technically in session, but an agreement is being sought to recess for
Situational Awareness The House and Senate are in session this week. The House will consider a number of bills on the Suspension Calendar and the Senate will continue processing nominations. Supreme Court Nomination Battle AheadOn Saturday evening President Trump announced his pick to fill the
Situational Awareness Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) announced last week that she intends to keep the House in session until an agreement is reached on coronavirus relief. The Senate is scheduled to adjourn on October 9, but the death of Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Situational Awareness The House and Senate are both in session this week for the final work period before the November elections. The House is scheduled to adjourn on October 2 and the Senate will stay in until October 9. COVID-19 Relief Agreement Remains Elusive Last
Situational Awareness The House and Senate reconvene today after an intense August break highlighted by major party nominating conventions and continued protests that have at times turned deadly. While the House is in session this week, it will largely focus on committee business with no
Situational Awareness The Senate will convene today at 3:00 p.m. ET, but will not consider any legislation. The House will convene in pro forma session tomorrow and will not consider any legislation. Lawmakers in both chambers will be given 24 hours’ notice if an agreement