The late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg will lie in repose at the Supreme Court today and tomorrow and lie in state in the National Statuary Hall of the Capitol on Friday, the first woman to ever receive the honor. The passing of Supreme Court of the U.S. (SCOTUS) Justice Ginsburg dramatically changes the legislative outlook for the remainder of 2020.
President Trump said he plans to release his pick for her replacement on Saturday and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) has said that he plans to vote on the president’s SCOTUS nominee this year, however the exact timing remains unclear.
The House passed a continuing resolution (CR) that would fund the government through December 11, which notably includes nutrition assistance and farm bailout money that the president and Republicans have insisted on. The House is scheduled to adjourn until after the election on October 2, though Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) has stated that the House will technically remain in session until a COVID relief package is passed. Speaker Pelosi plans to give members 24-hour notice to return to Washington if the impasse is broken on a COVID package.
Assuming the Senate passes the CR through December 11, early December could provide another change to advance LIHTC provisions. However, the outcome of the election and the status of the SCOTUS nomination likely will dictate how much, if any, other legislating beyond the CR gets done.
