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Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to allow proxy voting in committee in particular, limited circumstances.
Introduced: May 9, 1995
Introduced by:
Scott, Robert C. "Bobby"
Democratic
· Virginia
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 5, 1995
Referred to the Subcommittee on Rules and Organization of the House.
May 9, 1995
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
May 9, 1995
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Amends rule XI of the House of Representatives to allow proxy voting in House committee that, by written rule, permits voting by proxy and requires that the proxy authorization be in writing, assert that the Member is absent to participate in debate on any measure or matter in the House or to attend a meeting of a standing committee for the consideration of any measure, is limited to a specific measure or matter and any amendments or motions pertaining thereto, and is for a designated period not to exceed two hours.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Rules and Organization of the House.
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