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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…

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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.

Introduced: May 13, 2020 Introduced by: McGovern, James P. Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 13 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
May 15, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 15, 2020
On agreeing to the resolution 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)
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.
May 15, 2020
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
May 15, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 965.
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.
May 15, 2020
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 967. (consideration: CR H2019-2042)
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.
May 14, 2020
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 78.
May 14, 2020
Reported by the Committee on Rules. H. Rept. 116-420.
May 13, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
May 13, 2020
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
May 15, 2020 House · vote #107 On Agreeing to the Resolution Passed 217–189 See who voted →
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now May 15, 2020

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HRES 967 Related bill Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. RES. 965) authorizing remote voting by proxy in the House of Represen…
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U.S. Congress. (2026). 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.. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HRES-965/
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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.." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HRES-965/.
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H. Res. 965, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HRES-965/.
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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.](https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HRES-965/)
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