With Historic Vote, House Will Allow Proxy Voting, Remote Hearings During Pandemic
The House approved rules changes allowing members to vote via proxy in event they cannot travel. They also created rules for remote hearings and legislative action. Republican were opposed.
For the first time in its history, the Democratic-led House approved rule changes that will allow members to vote by proxy and hold hearings remotely during the coronavirus pandemic.
For weeks, lawmakers debated the proposal as the pandemic worsened and forced the House to extend its recess as public health
