Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to allow proxy voting in committees when a Member is engaged in official business in the District of Columbia.

Summary

Amends rule XI (rules of procedures for committees) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to provide that a committee or subcommittee may adopt a written rule permitting proxy voting if the proxy authorization: (1) is in writing; (2) asserts that the Member is absent on official business in the District of Columbia; (3) designates the individual who is to execute the proxy authorization; and (4) limits such vote to a specific measure or matter and any amendments or motions pertaining thereto for one day. Permits a Member to authorize a general proxy only for motions to recess or adjourn. Requires that a proxy: (1) be signed by the Member assigning his or her vote; (2) contain the date and time of such signature; (3) be accompanied by a written statement as to the specific official duties the Member will be engaged in that preclude being present to vote. Prohibits proxies from being counted for a quorum.

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 15 July 1997

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