SRES 201 United States Senate · 117th Congress

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
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Apr 2021
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Introduced Apr 29, 2021 Last action Apr 29, 2021
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Apr 29, 2021
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Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S2370)
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Apr 29, 2021
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