The House approved Friday a package of historic rules changes so Congress can keep functioning even while it’s partly closed. Under the new rules, House lawmakers will no longer be required to travel to Washington to participate in floor votes. Just as important, the House committees — the bread and butter of legislative work — will be able to fully function remotely. House lawmakers will be able to draft bills, conduct oversight and even issue subpoenas from the comfort of their homes. But Republicans warn there will be legal challenges to legislation passed during this period, questioning the constitutional legitimacy of proxy votes.

Source: Huffington Post May 15, 2020 23:26 UTC