Hi let’s talk “scheduling” b/c it’s confusing. Bills are not OFFICIALLY scheduled until really close to the vote - either end of the week before or literally the week of or day of. Until then it’s an “expected vote.” Right now the #MOREAct is expected for week of 9/21. (1/)
So when lawmakers say the schedule on a vote has or hasn’t changed, there isn’t really a schedule TO change yet, so of course it hasn’t. It’s an easy way for them to deflect an answer. (2/)
We should have a schedule from Hoyer’s office probably at the end of this week and then we’ll know if expectations are fulfilled - aka if the bill is officially scheduled or not. And, also, THAT could change too. Votes can always be added in at short notice, or pulled. (3/)
Pulling is uncommon though — it is a bad look. So if the MORE Act is scheduled for next week, I’d say it’s probably a lock for a vote. Either way, I’ll be here trying my hardest to keep up with what’s going on. (4/4)
Also if you think I'm splitting hairs, Rep. Karen Bass didn't know how to answer my question yesterday because I hurriedly referred to the bill as "scheduled." Which it isn't.
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