One important point about passing bills by unanimous consent in the House:
It doesn't actually require unanimity. It just requires that no opponents feel strongly enough to show up and object.
It doesn't actually require unanimity. It just requires that no opponents feel strongly enough to show up and object.
And given the severe restrictions on travel and the risks lawmakers have ot take to fly across the country under these conditions — not to mention the enormous pressure in both parties to get this bill done — it would take an extremely motivated House member to stop this bill.
But here's one of those lawmakers who could fit the bill:
