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.

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Introduced

13 May 2020

Last action

15 May 2020 · Floor

Status

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

Summary

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.

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Timeline

13 May 2020
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Source: IntroReferral
13 May 2020
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
13 May 2020
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
14 May 2020
Reported
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.
Source: Floor
14 May 2020
Calendars
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 78.
Source: Calendars
14 May 2020
Reported
Reported by the Committee on Rules. H. Rept. 116-420.
Source: Committee
14 May 2020
Reported
Reported by the Committee on Rules. H. Rept. 116-420.
Source: Committee
15 May 2020
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
15 May 2020
Vote
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 189 (Roll No. 107). (text: CR H2019-2021)
Source: Floor
15 May 2020
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 189 (Roll No. 107).(text: CR H2019-2021)
Source: Floor
15 May 2020
Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Source: Floor
15 May 2020
Floor
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.
Source: Floor
15 May 2020
Floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 967. (consideration: CR H2019-2042)
Source: Floor

Votes

15 May 2020 · passed · On Agreeing to the Resolution · Passed · Official source

Yes 217 · No 189 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 24

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

Versions

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Related records

related to ← Providing for consideration of the resolution (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; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6800) making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes; providing for proceedings during the period from May 19, 2020, through July 21, 2020; and for other purposes.

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-resolution/965
Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/116/hres/965
us · 116-hres-965 · source updated 27 May 2025