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S.RES.201: A resolution amending the Standing Rules of the Senate to enable the participation of absent Senators during a national crisis.
About This Bill
- Introduced April 29, 2021
- Latest Major Action April 29, 2021
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (3 Democrats, 2 Independent Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - April 29, 2021
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 jointly 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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April 29, 2021 |
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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April 29, 2021 |
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S2370)
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April 29, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Rob Portman (R-Ohio) |