A resolution amending the Standing Rules of the Senate to enable the participation of absent Senators during a national crisis.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Mar 19, 2020)
This resolution sets forth procedures that allow Senators to cast their votes from outside of the Senate chamber. Specifically, these votes may be cast using certain technology approved by the Secretary of the Senate and Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper if the majority leader and minority leader determine that an extraordinary crisis of national extent exists in which it would be infeasible for Senators to cast their votes in person.
What just happenedMar 19, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S1859-1860)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateMar 19, 2020
- Mar 19, 2020IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S1859-1860)
Rules and Administration Committee - Mar 19, 2020IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate