Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HR967

Introduced
1/16/24  

Caption

Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit Members to vote by proxy in certain cases, and for other purposes.

Impact

The implementation of HR967 would significantly impact the operation of the House of Representatives by introducing provisions for proxy voting. This could enhance member participation, especially for those who might otherwise be unable to attend sessions due to personal commitments. By allowing proxy voting, the bill aims to ensure that all members can maintain their legislative roles effectively, even during critical life events such as childbirth, thus promoting inclusivity and adaptability within the legislative process.

Summary

HR967 proposes an amendment to the Rules of the House of Representatives to allow members to vote by proxy under specific circumstances. This resolution is aimed particularly at accommodating members who have given birth, enabling them to designate another member to cast their votes on their behalf for a designated period following the birth. This change seeks to provide legislative flexibility and support to members who may face challenges in participating actively in the voting process during significant personal life events.

Contention

While the intention behind HR967 is largely viewed as a positive step towards modernizing legislative procedures, it may also raise points of contention regarding the potential for abuse of the proxy voting system. Critics may express concerns that allowing proxy votes could lead to a dilution of accountability among members, as they might not fully represent the views of their constituents when delegating voting powers to others. Ensuring the integrity and transparency of this proxy voting system will be crucial for maintaining trust in the legislative process.

Companion Bills

US HR543

Related Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit Members to vote by proxy and remotely attend committee proceedings in certain cases, and for other purposes.

Previously Filed As

US HR543

Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit Members to vote by proxy and remotely attend committee proceedings in certain cases, and for other purposes.

US HR1115

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.

US HR23

Proxy Voting for New Parents ResolutionThis resolution authorizes proxy voting in the House of Representatives for a Member who has given birth or whose spouse has given birth and pregnant Members who are unable to travel safely or have a serious medical condition.Under the resolution, a qualifying Member may designate a proxy to cast a vote in a committee, the Committee of the Whole, or on the House floor; however, proxies will not be counted for purposes of establishing a quorum. The proxy designation is valid for up to 12 weeks.To designate a proxy for House and Committee of the Whole votes, the Member must submit a signed and dated letter to the Clerk stating the Member’s qualifying circumstances and the name and state of the Member who has agreed to be designated as proxy. A Member who has designated a proxy according to these requirements may also designate a proxy for committee votes. To designate a proxy for committee votes, the Member must provide the committee chair and ranking minority member with a signed and dated letter specifying another member of the committee to cast a proxy vote. The resolution further provides that a Member may revoke the proxy authorization by (1) casting the Member’s own vote; (2) recording the Member’s own presence in the House or in the Committee of the Whole; or (3) in a committee, by submitting a signed letter to the chair and ranking minority member.

US HR231

Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require each Member, Delegate, Resident Commissioner, officer, and employee of the House of Representatives to complete a medical emergency preparedness training, and for other purposes.

US HR164

Providing for the consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 23) permitting parental remote voting by proxy, and for other purposes.

US HR1029

Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish a Permanent Select Committee on Aging.

US HR1148

Condemning the Iranian regime's terrorism, regional proxy war, internal suppression, and for other purposes.

US HR500

Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require employees of the House to be subject to criminal background checks conducted by the United States Capitol Police, and for other purposes.

US HR918

Directing certain committees to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America, and for other purposes.

US HR1170

Prohibiting Members of the House of Representatives from bringing or displaying a flag of a foreign nation on the floor of the House, and for other purposes.

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