Nov 28, 2020 - Politics & Policy

McConnell temporarily halts in-person lunches for GOP caucus

Axios

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has temporarily suspended in-person lunches for the GOP caucus, Axios confirmed Saturday.

Driving the news: The move is a precautionary step, according to a Senate leadership aide. The decision comes as the U.S. experiences a surge in coronavirus cases and after several senators tested positive for COVID-19 or self-quarantined due to exposure in recent weeks.

No COVID-19 cases have been linked to GOP lunches, floor activity or committee activity, the aide noted.
Senate Republicans have held socially distanced lunches since May, while Senate Democrats have held their weekly caucus lunches by phone.
Senate Republicans will now also hold their lunches by phone, the leadership aide said.
Politico was first to report McConnell's decision.

What's next: The Senate is scheduled to return from its Thanksgiving break on Monday.

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