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A resolution amending the Standing Rules of the Senate to enable the participation of absent Senators during a national crisis.

USA116th CongressSRES-548| Senate 
| Updated: 3/19/2020
Rob Portman

Rob Portman

Republican Senator

Ohio

Cosponsors (16)
Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Lindsey Graham (Republican)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Tim Scott (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Josh Hawley (Republican)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Mike Crapo (Republican)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Rules and Administration Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution sets forth procedures that allow Senators to cast their votes from outside of the Senate chamber. Specifically, these votes may be cast using certain technology approved by the Secretary of the Senate and Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper if the majority leader and minority leader determine that an extraordinary crisis of national extent exists in which it would be infeasible for Senators to cast their votes in person.
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Mar 19, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Mar 19, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S1859-1860)
  • March 19, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 19, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S1859-1860)

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A resolution amending the Standing Rules of the Senate to enable the participation of absent Senators during a national crisis.

USA116th CongressSRES-548| Senate 
| Updated: 3/19/2020
This resolution sets forth procedures that allow Senators to cast their votes from outside of the Senate chamber. Specifically, these votes may be cast using certain technology approved by the Secretary of the Senate and Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper if the majority leader and minority leader determine that an extraordinary crisis of national extent exists in which it would be infeasible for Senators to cast their votes in person.
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Timeline
Mar 19, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Mar 19, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S1859-1860)
  • March 19, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 19, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S1859-1860)
Rob Portman

Rob Portman

Republican Senator

Ohio

Cosponsors (16)
Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Lindsey Graham (Republican)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Tim Scott (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Josh Hawley (Republican)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Mike Crapo (Republican)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Rules and Administration Committee

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  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional operations and organizationLegislative rules and procedureMembers of CongressSenate