House chamber mask mandate lifted and Republicans rejoice

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House lawmakers will no longer need to mask up when heading to the floor to cast votes if they are vaccinated.

Revised coronavirus pandemic guidance from Congress’s Attending Physician Brian P. Monahan issued Friday said that fully vaccinated people may be maskless on the House floor, while people who are not fully vaccinated will still be required to wear a mask.

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