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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.
About This Bill
- Introduced May 13, 2020
- Latest Major Action May 15, 2020
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Bill Versions
- Engrossed in House - May 15, 2020
- Reported in House - May 14, 2020
- Introduced in House - May 13, 2020
Bill 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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| May 15, 2020 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| May 15, 2020 |
Vote in the HouseOn agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll No. 107). Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 189 (Roll no. 107). (text: CR H2019-2021) |
| May 15, 2020 |
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2253-2254)
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| May 15, 2020 |
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.
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| May 15, 2020 |
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
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| May 15, 2020 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 965.
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| May 15, 2020 |
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.
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| May 15, 2020 |
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 967. (consideration: CR H2019-2042)
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| May 15, 2020 |
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 189 (Roll No. 107). (text: CR H2019-2021)
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| May 14, 2020 |
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.
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| May 14, 2020 |
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 78.
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| May 14, 2020 |
Reported by the Committee on Rules. H. Rept. 116-420.
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| May 13, 2020 |
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
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| May 13, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by Jim McGovern (D-Mass.) |