In June, House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer, who controls when bills head to the floor, argued that the antitrust proposals weren’t ready for a vote, citing “disagreement among the Democrats in the committee,” like Lofgren.
Cicilline said he had since spoken to Hoyer and been “reassured” that the majority leader had meant that they “couldn’t get space on the floor” due to time restraints, “even if we were all ready to go.” And aide to Hoyer, who was not authorized to speak on the record, said, “Conversations to build consensus in the Caucus around this legislative package are continuing.”
