H.Res. 965Authorizing 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.

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Sponsor: James P. McGovern [D-MA-02]
Policy area: Congress
Committee: Rules Committee
Latest action: May 15, 2020 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

IntroducedMay 13, 2020
Passed the HouseMay 15, 2020

What the measure doesCRS summary

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.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.Res. 965 as passed House on May 15, 2020. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 107

House May 15, 2020

On Agreeing to the Resolution

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

Passed

217 Yea 189 Nay 24 not voting

Party-line vote 4 of 406 voting members broke with their own party: 4 Democrats.

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How the chamber split

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DemocratsRepublicansFilled: YeaRing: NayGrey: not voting or present

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All members430 members

Democratic234 members

Republican196 members

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H.Res. 965Authorizing 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.

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 107

On Agreeing to the Resolution

How the chamber split

H.Res. 965Authorizing 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.

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 107

On Agreeing to the Resolution

How the chamber split

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