Congress certified the electoral college votes on Thursday morning, with Texas members remaining consistent with their positions before yesterday’s events.
With a total price tag of $2.3 trillion, Congress avoided a shutdown and passed an extensive coronavirus relief package.
The $900 billion deal includes new checks of $600 for individuals and extended unemployment support of $300 per month through March 2021.
Federal unemployment benefits are set to expire at the end of this week and Congress has yet to solidify legislation for its next phase of coronavirus relief.
Sen. John Cornyn's bill to establish a $700 million American Latino museum as part of the Smithsonian passed the House on Monday, but still requires Senate approval.
Congress approved its second coronavirus relief package on Friday, but there's not much appetite for it among Senate Republicans.
The bipartisan bill announced by Rep. Chip Roy would revamp some of the rules within the Paycheck Protection Program that have complicated usage of the loans by businesses.
With the Phase III coronavirus relief bill passed through the House, it now moves to President Trump's desk for final signature.
The members, including Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz, filed the amicus brief in a Supreme Court case asking the high court to reconsider its previous, controversial abortion ruling.
Congressman Michael Burgess (R-TX-26) justified his support of suffrage for 16-year-olds on Tucker Carlson Tonight.
