Speaker Pelosi Says House Members Can Vote Remotely on Relief Bill

The transcript discusses the safety concerns for Congress members and staff, the roles of various staff in Congress, voting procedures, and safety measures. It also covers scheduling and remote voting by proxy, emphasizing the importance of safety and operational efficiency.

What is the speaker's main concern regarding the Congress session?

• The availability of members

• The duration of the session

• The safety of members and staff

• The location of the session

Who is responsible for establishing the safety protocols for Congress to reconvene?

• The Speaker of the House

• The President

• The Vice President

• The Sergeant at Arms and the Capitol physician

Why was the decision made to delay the Congress session to the following week?

• Due to weather conditions

• Because of events in the District of Columbia

• To allow more members to arrive

• To finalize the agenda

What is the purpose of implementing remote voting by proxy?

• To speed up the voting process

• To allow members to vote from home if necessary

• To increase transparency

• To reduce the number of votes

Under what conditions can members use remote voting by proxy?

• If they are busy with other commitments

• If they disagree with the agenda

• If they have a fever or someone at home does

• If they are out of the country