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