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S.RES.548: A resolution amending the Standing Rules of the Senate to enable the participation of absent Senators during a national crisis.
About This Bill
- Introduced March 19, 2020
- Latest Major Action March 19, 2020
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
16 (7 Democrats, 2 Independent Democrats, 7 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - March 19, 2020
Bill Summary
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.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| March 19, 2020 |
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S1859-1860)
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| March 19, 2020 |
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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| March 19, 2020 |
Introduced in the Senate by Rob Portman (R-Ohio) |