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H.Res. 965

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.

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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.

What just happenedMay 15, 2020

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Who’s behind it

Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2](D-MA)Sponsor
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  1. May 15, 2020FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  2. May 15, 2020FloorH37100

    On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 189 (Roll No. 107). (text: CR H2019-2021)

  3. May 15, 2020Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 189 (Roll No. 107).(text: CR H2019-2021)

  4. May 15, 2020FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2253-2254)

  5. May 15, 2020FloorH8D000

    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.

  6. May 15, 2020FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  7. May 15, 2020FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 965.

  8. May 15, 2020FloorH8D000

    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.

  9. May 15, 2020FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 967. (consideration: CR H2019-2042)

  10. May 14, 2020FloorH1L210

    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.

  11. May 14, 2020CalendarsH12420

    Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 78.

  12. May 14, 2020CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Rules. H. Rept. 116-420.

    Rules Committee
  13. May 14, 2020Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Rules. H. Rept. 116-420.

    Rules Committee
  14. May 13, 2020IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

    Rules Committee
  15. May 13, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  16. May 13, 2020IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseMay 15, 202053

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.

Reported to HouseMay 14, 20207

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.

Introduced in HouseMay 13, 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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