Remote and Proxy Voting for Congress Members in Emergencies
This resolution allows members of Congress to vote remotely or through a designated proxy in cases of illness, family death, military service, jury duty, or other emergencies. This aims to ensure legislative continuity even when representatives cannot be physically present, potentially impacting the speed and efficiency of decisions important to citizens.
Key points
Allows Members of Congress to vote by proxy in specific situations like illness, family death, military service, or jury duty.
Permits remote attendance at committee proceedings, increasing legislative flexibility.
Sets limits on the number of days these accommodations can be used, e.g., 7 days for illness, 4 days for family death.
All information regarding the use of these provisions will be publicly available, ensuring transparency.
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