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H.Res. 967

Providing for consideration of the resolution (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; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6800) making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes; providing for proceedings during the period from May 19, 2020, through July 21, 2020; and for other purposes.

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What it doesSummary passed house (May 15, 2020)

This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of 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 [e.g., the virus that causes COVID-19]) and H.R. 6800 (making emergency supplemental appropriations for FY2020).

Certain proceedings may take place on any legislative day from May 19, 2020, through July 21, 2020.

It shall be in order (1) to consider concurrent resolutions providing for adjournment during the month of July, 2020; and (2) at any time through the calendar day of July 19, 2020, for the Speaker of the House to suspend the rules.

Finally, the resolution waives a specified requirement of Rule XIII (Calendar and Committee Reports) to allow consideration of resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules through the legislative day of July 21, 2020, on the same day they are presented to the House.

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: 207 - 199 (Roll No. 106). (text: CR H2007-2008)

  3. May 15, 2020Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 207 - 199 (Roll No. 106).(text: CR H2007-2008)

  4. May 15, 2020FloorH35000

    On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 182 (Roll No. 105). (consideration: CR H2018)

  5. May 15, 2020FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 967.

  6. May 15, 2020FloorH30000

    Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2007-2019)

  7. May 14, 2020CalendarsH12420

    Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 79.

  8. May 14, 2020FloorH12700

    Rule provides for one hour of debate on H. Res. 965 and two hours of debate on H.R. 6800.

  9. May 14, 2020CommitteeH12100

    The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-421, by Mr. McGovern.

    Rules Committee
  10. May 14, 2020Committee5000

    The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-421, by Mr. McGovern.

    Rules Committee
  11. May 14, 2020IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseMay 15, 202053

This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of 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 [e.g., the virus that causes COVID-19]) and H.R. 6800 (making emergency supplemental appropriations for FY2020).

Certain proceedings may take place on any legislative day from May 19, 2020, through July 21, 2020.

It shall be in order (1) to consider concurrent resolutions providing for adjournment during the month of July, 2020; and (2) at any time through the calendar day of July 19, 2020, for the Speaker of the House to suspend the rules.

Finally, the resolution waives a specified requirement of Rule XIII (Calendar and Committee Reports) to allow consideration of resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules through the legislative day of July 21, 2020, on the same day they are presented to the House.

Introduced in HouseMay 14, 2020
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the resolution (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; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6800) making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes; providing for proceedings during the period from May 19, 2020, through July 21, 2020.
Reported to HouseMay 14, 20207

This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of 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 [e.g., the virus that causes COVID-19]) and H.R. 6800 (making emergency supplemental appropriations for FY2020).

Certain proceedings may take place on any legislative day from May 19, 2020, through July 21, 2020.

It shall be in order (1) to consider concurrent resolutions providing for adjournment during the month of July, 2020; and (2) at any time through the calendar day of July 19, 2020, for the Speaker of the House to suspend the rules.

Finally, the resolution waives a specified requirement of Rule XIII (Calendar and Committee Reports) to allow consideration of resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules through the legislative day of July 21, 2020, on the same day they are presented to the House.

Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. RES. 965) authorizing remote voting by p… — Informed