Several GOP leaders in the Senate said they are eyeing an early break that would allow their colleagues to go on the campaign trail next week, noting that COVID-19 relief measures aren’t likely to be approved before Election Day despite calls to action on a bill from President Donald Trump.
Senate Majority Whip John Thune (R-S.D.) told reporters on Sept. 17 that working on a continuing resolution to fund federal agencies after Sept. 30 is the priority for the current congressional session.
“That would be ideal if we could get that wrapped up. That will involve a high level of cooperation on both sides,” Thune said, according to The Hill website. “That would be great.”
Both Republicans and Democrats in the Senate would likely support freeing up candidates to campaign ahead of the November election, he said.
