House lawmakers return to Washington with a stopgap funding bill atop the list of priorities
Summary
House lawmakers returned to Washington with a main focus on passing a short-term funding bill to prevent a government shutdown before the midterm elections. They also plan to vote on a resolution condemning socialism and may consider a Senate bill imposing sanctions on Russia and tariffs on countries buying Russian oil. Additionally, the House will review an ethics recommendation to censure Rep. Chuck Edwards for inappropriate behavior toward female aides.Key Facts
- Lawmakers aim to pass a stopgap funding bill to keep the government funded through early December.
- The funding bill is important to avoid a government shutdown before the November midterm elections.
- Republicans plan to vote on a resolution condemning socialism to link Democrats with democratic socialist candidates.
- A Senate bill with sanctions on Russia and tariffs on countries buying Russian oil may be considered by the House.
- The sanctions bill passed the Senate 86-11 and would give President Trump power to impose tariffs.
- Some House Democrats oppose the sanctions bill due to concerns about broad tariff powers.
- The House Ethics Committee recommended censuring Rep. Chuck Edwards for persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct toward female aides.
- Edwards denies sexual harassment but accepts some of the behavior was unconventional and asks colleagues to reject censure.
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