But Republicans argue those shifts go against the Constitution, which mandates lawmakers be “present” to cast a vote. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi rejected a lawsuit filed Tuesday by Republican leaders over plans to use a remote voting system as a “sad stunt” and accused her GOP colleagues of “dangerous obstruction” as the nation reels from the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. I just filed a lawsuit in federal court to overturn Speaker Pelosi’s unconstitutional proxy voting scheme. The Republican leader noted more than 60 Democrats have already written to the House Clerk to nominate a proxy this week. This is a serious matter that will damage the integrity of the House’s actions now and in the future.”

Source: Huffington Post May 27, 2020 09:56 UTC