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Abnormal is the New Normal

Feb. 27, 2026 · Legislative Recap · by Amy West

The legislative week was even shorter than usual due to a big snowstorm that affected flights into Washington, D.C. and the State of the Union address on Tuesday, February 24.

ROTOR Act Failed; May Have Been the Weather

The pattern in this Congress has been that bills that have support of a majority of House members, regardless of party, are brought to the floor for votes under suspension of the rules. This means they need a 2/3rds majority to pass. …