Steny Hoyer actually said...

We ought to be prepared for any eventuality, such as if a new variant or virus has emerged that is deadlier.

It does not help, when we don't have that person-to-person kind of interaction.

What they care is Steny Hoyer stands up and expresses their views. That is what democracy is about.

The partisanship that we confront and the polarization is a far bigger issue than whether we vote by proxy or vote in person.