On the recordMarch 16, 2022
Members should be able to avail themselves of proxy voting if they have a compelling medical reason to do so or, I would say, a compelling family reason to do so.
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congress.govJim McGovern: “Members should be able to avail themselves of proxy voting if they have a compelling medical reason to do so or, I would…”
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McGovern advocates for proxy voting under medical or family emergencies.
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