A resolution amending the Standing Rules of the Senate to enable the participation of absent Senators during a national crisis.
Summary
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 jointly determine that an extraordinary crisis of national extent exists in which it would be infeasible for Senators to cast their votes in person.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Apr 29, 2021
Last action Apr 29, 2021
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Committee
1
Apr 29, 2021
Committee
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S2370)
upper
Apr 29, 2021
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
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