Coronavirus threat will keep Senate out until May 4

By Susan Ferrechio

Published April 14, 2020 5:51pm ET

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Coronavirus threat will keep Senate out until May 4 — The Senate will not reconvene until May 4 due to the threat of the coronavirus, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced on Tuesday. McConnell, a Kentucky Republican, said the Senate this week will work to pass by unanimous consent or voice vote a $250 billion measure to replenish a small business aid program. Neither action […]

The Senate will not reconvene until May 4 due to the threat of the coronavirus, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced on Tuesday.

McConnell, a Kentucky Republican, said the Senate this week will work to pass by unanimous consent or voice vote a $250 billion measure to replenish a small business aid program. Neither action requires a quorum of lawmakers to be present in the chamber for a roll call vote. Democrats blocked the measure last week.

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