Democrats do not plan to vote on health care reform legislation before the recess and the House will adjourn for the break on Friday, according to a memo obtained by the Examiner.
“The content of the memo is accurate,” a Republican leadership aide confirmed.
Pelosi spokesman Brendan Daly said no official announcements have been made yet about the floor schedule and the memo was “not correct.”
It is possible the House will remain in session over the weekend in order to let the Energy and Commerce Committee continue its work on the bill.
David Cavicke, the author of the above memo, is the GOP staff director on the committee. The panel has been gridlocked because moderate Democrats are opposed to the high cost and scope of the $1 trillion legislation.
Here’s the content of the memo:
From: Cavicke, David
Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2009 4:51 PM
To: REDACTED
Subject: Schedule
Democratic Leadership has told Mr. Boehner’s staff that there will be no
vote on Health on the Floor before recess and we will leave Friday. We
still have no confirmation of plans to resume or end the Committee
Markup.
David L. Cavicke
Republican Chief of Staff
Committee on Energy and Commerce
