So Democrats have been absconding in order to presumably break quorum. What are the sort of methodologies that can be used to compel them to come back? What punishments do they face? So The punishments are outlined in the Constitution and they are punishments that the House comes up themselves with the consequences for not showing up for a court. One is a $500 a day fine. Another that the House leadership is seeking to impose on the runaway Democrats is to pay for all of the expenses, which is … (02:44–02:57)
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