House vote: H.Res. 965 // May 15, 2020
H.Res. 965
Sponsor: JAMES MCGOVERN (D-MA)
, the virus that causes COVID-19) for a 45-day period. Based on the status of the public health emergency, the 45-day period may be extended for an additional 45 days or terminated earlier. The chair of the Committee on House Administration shall study the feasibility of using technology to conduct remote voting and certify to the House that operable and secure technology exists to conduct such activity.
Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 6.7% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 217 | 49.8% |
| Nay | Lost | 189 | 43.5% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 6.7% |