News of Sen. Ben Ray Luján's stroke sent shockwaves through the Senate on Tuesday, underscoring the fragility of Democrats' 50-50 majority.
"It's just a reminder that in a 50-50 Senate any unexpected development could be a challenge to our moving forward on an agenda that the Democratic caucus shares," said Sen. Chris Coons, who said he was very optimistic that the 49-year-old Luján would make a full recovery.
"Oh my god. I didn't know that," said Sen. Dick Durbin, the No. 2 Senate Democrat.
Sen. John Thune, the No. 2 Senate Republican, said that he expected Romney and Hoeven back next week.
Democrats are currently plowing through 20 nominees that Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer has teed up for votes, which is expected to eat up the Senate floor for this week and next week.
Sen. Luján suffers stroke, expected to make a full recovery GOP senator tests positive for COVID-19 But each of those, if deals come together, would likely get enough support that they could move through the Senate without Luján.
"We look forward to his quick return to the Senate, and I believe the Senate will be able to carry forward with its business," Schumer said.
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/592391-lujan-stroke-jolts-50-50-senate
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