The U. S. House on Monday canceled all votes this week, despite a looming government shutdown, after the death of former President George H. W. Bush.
Dec. 3 (UPI) — The U. S. House on Monday canceled all votes this week, despite a looming government shutdown, after the death of former President George H. W. Bush.
“Members are advised that — in light of the passing of President George H. W. Bush — votes are no longer expected in the House this week,” the office of Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., said. “Next votes in the House are planned for Monday, December 10.”
Bush, who died Friday, will lie in state Monday evening in the Capitol Rotunda.
