On Friday afternoon, the New York State Senate voted 42-20 to pass Bill S5357, sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, to revoke Governor Cuomo’s emergency executive powers during the outbreak. On Friday evening, the state House of Representatives also passed the bill by a vote of 107-43.
Both the New York State Assembly and Senate are dominated by Democrats, with a majority of Democratic lawmakers.
A state Senate statement said the bill would revoke Cuomo’s authority to issue new emergency executive orders, but allow executive orders already in effect to continue under the supervision of the Legislature. After the House and Senate pass the bill, it needs to be signed into law by Governor Cuomo. And Cuomo 3 has said to the outside world that he will sign, accept the restrictions.
However, Republicans oppose the bill, saying it is not enough to limit Cuomo’s power. Republican State Assemblyman Mike Lawler told the New York Post, “The bill would only enhance the governor’s executive emergency powers and allow the executive order to be continued for another year.”
Cuomo is currently embroiled in two major scandals: the cover-up of nursing Home deaths and sexual harassment. Many Democrats have called for Cuomo’s resignation, which Cuomo has refused.
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