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Resolution to Set Rules for Debating Proxy Voting Changes

Original title: Providing for the consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 967) amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit Members to vote by proxy in certain cases, and for other purposes.

September 24, 2024

House Rules Proxy Voting Congressional Procedure

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The Frame

What this does

This procedural step determines how quickly and under what constraints the House will decide whether to change its rules regarding remote or , which directly impacts how members of Congress fulfill their legislative duties.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Members of the House of Representatives

The resolution dictates the specific procedural constraints, debate time, and amendment limitations under which they will consider changes to proxy voting rules.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This resolution establishes the specific procedures the House of Representatives must follow to debate and vote on H. Res. 967, a proposal that would allow members to vote by proxy in certain situations. It sets the rules for debate time, limits amendments, and waives standard procedural objections to ensure a direct path to a final vote on the underlying proposal.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this resolution actually do?

It sets the 'ground rules' for how the House will debate and vote on a separate proposal (H. Res. 967) about . It does not change the proxy voting rules itself, but rather dictates the process for deciding on those changes.

Can members propose changes to the proxy voting resolution?

No, this resolution explicitly states that no amendments to H. Res. 967 will be in order.

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