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.
USA116th CongressHRES-967| House
| Updated: 5/15/2020
James P. McGovern
Democratic Representative
Massachusetts
Rules Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of 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 [e.g., the virus that causes COVID-19]) and H.R. 6800 (making emergency supplemental appropriations for FY2020). Certain proceedings may take place on any legislative day from May 19, 2020, through July 21, 2020. It shall be in order (1) to consider concurrent resolutions providing for adjournment during the month of July, 2020; and (2) at any time through the calendar day of July 19, 2020, for the Speaker of the House to suspend the rules. Finally, the resolution waives a specified requirement of Rule XIII (Calendar and Committee Reports) to allow consideration of resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules through the legislative day of July 21, 2020, on the same day they are presented to the House.
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Introduced in House
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 79.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-421, by Mr. McGovern.
Rule provides for one hour of debate on H. Res. 965 and two hours of debate on H.R. 6800.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2007-2019)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 967.
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 182 (Roll No. 105). (consideration: CR H2018)
View VoteOn agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 207 - 199 (Roll No. 106). (text: CR H2007-2008)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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House of RepresentativesLegislative rules and procedure
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.
USA116th CongressHRES-967| House
| Updated: 5/15/2020
This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of 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 [e.g., the virus that causes COVID-19]) and H.R. 6800 (making emergency supplemental appropriations for FY2020). Certain proceedings may take place on any legislative day from May 19, 2020, through July 21, 2020. It shall be in order (1) to consider concurrent resolutions providing for adjournment during the month of July, 2020; and (2) at any time through the calendar day of July 19, 2020, for the Speaker of the House to suspend the rules. Finally, the resolution waives a specified requirement of Rule XIII (Calendar and Committee Reports) to allow consideration of resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules through the legislative day of July 21, 2020, on the same day they are presented to the House.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 79.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-421, by Mr. McGovern.
Rule provides for one hour of debate on H. Res. 965 and two hours of debate on H.R. 6800.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2007-2019)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 967.
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 182 (Roll No. 105). (consideration: CR H2018)
View VoteOn agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 207 - 199 (Roll No. 106). (text: CR H2007-2008)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
James P. McGovern
Democratic Representative
Massachusetts
Rules Committee
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