On the recordMarch 16, 2022
Continuing to utilize proxy voting and remote committee procedures has negative consequences for legislating.
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congress.govContinuing to utilize proxy voting and remote committee procedures has negative consequences for legislating.
Cole argues that remote voting hampers effective legislation and consensus-building.
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