Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi
Nancy PelosiObama chief economist says Democrats should accept smaller coronavirus relief package if necessary The five biggest challenges facing President-elect Biden Democrats were united on top issues this Congress — but will it hold? MORE (D-Calif.) and other lawmakers were stopped from attending former Rep. John Dingell
John DingellRaces heat up for House leadership posts Democrats flubbed opportunity to capitalize on postal delays COVID-19 bill limiting liability would strike the wrong balance MORE's (D-Mich.) funeral service Tuesday by inclement weather.
Two military planes transporting members of Congress were unable to land in Detroit and had to turn back.
Rep. Billy Long
William (Billy) H. LongMissouri Rep. Billy Long wins GOP primary The Hill's Coronavirus Report: GoDaddy CEO Aman Bhutani says DC policymakers need to do more to support ventures and 'solo-preneurs'; Federal unemployment benefits expire as coronavirus deal-making deadlocks Lawmaker says he urged Pelosi to auction ripped up speech for charity MORE (R-Mo.) tweeted that Pelosi and Reps. John Lewis
John LewisDemocrats were united on top issues this Congress — but will it hold? Democrats lead in diversity in new Congress despite GOP gains Biden must look to executive action to fulfill vow to Black Americans MORE (D-Ga.) and Fred Upton
Frederick (Fred) Stephen UptonPressure grows from GOP for Trump to recognize Biden election win Republican Michigan congressman: 'The people have spoken' GOP lawmaker patience runs thin with Trump tactics MORE (R-Mich.) led an impromptu service for Dingell in the plane.
We held an impromptu service at 30,000 feet for @JohnDingell lead by @repjohnlewis @SpeakerPelosi and @RepFredUpton After a delayed start we took off for #Detroit & circled there for an hour waiting for the temperature to rise one degree. It didn’t and we’re back at @Andrews_JBA
— Billy Long (@auctnr1) February 12, 2019
Dingell, the longest-serving member of Congress, died last Thursday at the age of 92.
He had recently entered hospice care after a cancer diagnosis.
His wife, Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.), has served as the representative for his former district following his retirement in 2015.
Members of Congress will be given the chance to pay their respects on Tuesday as the hearse carrying Dingell makes a final trip past the Capitol on the East Plaza.
Another funeral service is set to take place in D.C. on Thursday.
