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.
USA116th CongressHRES-965| House
| Updated: 5/15/2020
James P. McGovern
Democratic Representative
Massachusetts
Rules Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
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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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 78.
Reported by the Committee on Rules. H. Rept. 116-420.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 967 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 965 and H.R. 6800. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. Rule provides for one hour of debate on H. Res. 965 and two hours of debate on H.R. 6800.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 967. (consideration: CR H2019-2042)
Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 965 and H.R. 6800. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. Rule provides for one hour of debate on H. Res. 965 and two hours of debate on H.R. 6800.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 965.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 965, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Cole demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the resolution until a time to be announced.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2253-2254)
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 189 (Roll No. 107). (text: CR H2019-2021)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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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.
USA116th CongressHRES-965| House
| Updated: 5/15/2020
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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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 78.
Reported by the Committee on Rules. H. Rept. 116-420.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 967 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 965 and H.R. 6800. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. Rule provides for one hour of debate on H. Res. 965 and two hours of debate on H.R. 6800.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 967. (consideration: CR H2019-2042)
Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 965 and H.R. 6800. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. Rule provides for one hour of debate on H. Res. 965 and two hours of debate on H.R. 6800.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 965.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 965, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Cole demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the resolution until a time to be announced.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2253-2254)
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 189 (Roll No. 107). (text: CR H2019-2021)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
James P. McGovern
Democratic Representative
Massachusetts
Rules Committee
Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional committeesCongressional oversightEmergency medical services and trauma careGovernment studies and investigationsHouse Committee on RulesHouse of RepresentativesInfectious and parasitic diseasesLegislative rules and procedureMembers of Congress