HRES 965 · 116th Congress · Congress

Authorizing remote voting by proxy in the House of Representatives and providing for official remote committee proceedings during a public health emergency due to a novel coronavirus, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2020-05-13· Sponsored by Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.(2020-05-15)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 2020-05-15
Roll #107
Yea 217Nay 189
Democrats
217 Yea·3 Nay
Republicans
0 Yea·185 Nay
PassedHouse · 2020-05-15
Roll #107
Yea 217Nay 189
Democrats
217 Yea·3 Nay
Republicans
0 Yea·185 Nay

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Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] This resolution authorizes and otherwise sets forth procedures for remote voting by proxy in the House of Representatives and provides for official remote committee proceedings during a public health emergency due to a novel coronavirus (e.g., the virus that causes COVID-19) for a 45-day period. Based on the status of the public health emergency, the 45-day period may be extended for an additional 45 days or terminated earlier. The chair of the Committee on House Administration shall study the feasibility of using technology to conduct remote voting and certify to the House that operable and secure technology exists to conduct such activity.…

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