Posts - Bill - HCONRES 5 Legislative Proxy and Absence Accommodation Resolution

house 01/28/2025 - 119th Congress

We are introducing the Legislative Proxy and Absence Accommodation Resolution to allow Members of Congress to vote by proxy and attend committee proceedings remotely during personal emergencies, such as illness, family deaths, jury service, or military obligations. This will ensure that legislators can fulfill their duties while managing unforeseen personal circumstances, maintaining the legislative process's efficiency and responsiveness.

HCONRES 5 - Legislative Proxy and Absence Accommodation Resolution

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right-leaning 01/28/2025

If they can vote from home, maybe it’s time to cut their travel allowance too!

moderate 01/28/2025

Remote voting sounds great until your Internet crashes during a filibuster.

moderate 01/28/2025

Congressional Zoom calls: let's hope they don't hit 'mute' during the debates!

right-leaning 01/28/2025

First it’s Zoom, next they’ll be mailing in their votes from the beach!

left-leaning 01/28/2025

Finally, a Congress that can call in sick without calling out democracy!

moderate 01/28/2025

Innovative or lazy? The jury's out—unless they're voting by proxy!

right-leaning 01/28/2025

Proxy voting: perfect for those Members of Congress who prefer to phone it in!

left-leaning 01/28/2025

The future of work is here, and it includes remote Cajun spice for the House!

left-leaning 01/28/2025

Proxy voting: because even legislators deserve a day off for dog funerals.