Pelosi: House will stay in session until agreement is reached on coronavirus relief | TheHill

“We have to stay here until we have a bill,” Pelosi told lawmakers.The surprise development reflects both the severity of the public health and economic crises caused by the coronavirus pandemic and the growing pressure Pelosi is facing from the moderate wing of her party, which is clamoring for leadership to vote on another aid package before Congress leaves town again for the elections.The practical effects of the announcement, however, will likely be slight.House Majority Leader Steny HoyerSteny Hamilton HoyerRaces heat up for House leadership posts Hillicon Valley: Election officials prepare for new Russian interference battle | 'Markeyverse' of online fans helps take down a Kennedy | GOP senators unveil bill to update tech liability protections Google, Apple, eBay to meet virtually with lawmakers for tech group's annual fly-in MORE (D-Md.) acknowledged that most lawmakers will likely return to their districts when the scheduled session ends on Oct. 2, leaving party leaders seeking to hash out an agreement with the White House. Some of those members may opt to vote by proxy, a system Pelosi adopted earlier in the year to acknowledge the unique public health threat posed by the coronavirus.House Democratic Caucus Chair Hakeem JeffriesHakeem Sekou JeffriesRaces heat up for House leadership posts Postmaster general earned millions from company with ties to Postal Service: report Hispanic Caucus campaign chief to mount leadership bid MORE (D-N.Y.) said the majority of the caucus is in agreement they should remain in session until a deal is reached."It's clear to me, based on the calls that have taken place up until this point and the caucus meeting today, that the overwhelming consensus amongst the members is that we stick around until we get something done for the American people," he told reporters at a press conference on Tuesday following the lengthy caucus call.— Juliegrace Brufke contributed.