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Ending Remote Voting in Congress: Increased Transparency and Accountability

This legal act changes the voting rules in the U.S. House of Representatives. It aims to increase transparency and accountability of members of Congress. Citizens can expect all decisions to be made in a more open and direct manner, which may impact trust in the legislative process.
Key points
Prohibits remote and proxy voting in the House of Representatives.
Requires a recorded, roll-call vote on every question before the House.
Members must vote either 'yea' or 'nay'; they cannot vote 'present' except during a quorum call.
All significant decisions, such as budget bills or amendments, will require a recorded vote.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HRES_968
Sponsor: Rep. Greene, Marjorie Taylor [R-GA-14]
Process start date: 2022-03-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Congressional Voting Accountability Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_968.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-03-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibits remote and proxy voting in the House of Representatives.
  • Requires a recorded, roll-call vote on every question before the House.
  • Members must vote either 'yea' or 'nay'; they cannot vote 'present' except during a quorum call.
  • All significant decisions, such as budget bills or amendments, will require a recorded vote.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Greene, Marjorie Taylor [R-GA-14].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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