US Congress House Resolution 965 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on May 13 2020 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2020-05-15 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]

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 the Committee on House Administration shall study the feasibility of using technology to conduct remote voting and certify to the House that operable and secure technology exists to conduct such activity.

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.

Rep. James McGovern [D-MA]

2020-05-15 - House - On agreeing to the resolution RC# 107 (Y: 217 N: 189 NV: 0 Abs: 24) [PASS]

Date	Chamber	Action
2020-05-15	House	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2020-05-15	House	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 189 (Roll No. 107). (text: CR H2019-2021)
2020-05-15	House	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2253-2254)
2020-05-15	House	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.
2020-05-15	House	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2020-05-15	House	DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 965.
2020-05-15	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.
2020-05-15	House	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 967. (consideration: CR H2019-2042)
2020-05-14	House	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.
2020-05-14	House	Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 78.
2020-05-14	House	Reported by the Committee on Rules. H. Rept. 116-420.
2020-05-13	House	Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
2020-05-13	House	Introduced in House

HR967 (Related) 2020-05-15 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-resolution/965/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hres965/BILLS-116hres965ih.pdf
Text	https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hres965/BILLS-116hres965rh.pdf
Text	https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hres965/BILLS-116hres965eh.pdf
Roll Call	https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2020107