H. Res. 164 is a procedural resolution that sets the rules for the House to debate and vote on H. Res. 23, which would allow members of Congress who are parents to vote remotely by proxy. The measure expedites consideration of H. Res. 23 by limiting debate to one hour (split equally between majority and minority) and preventing certain procedural objections that could otherwise delay the vote. The resolution affects House members with parenting responsibilities by potentially giving them more flexibility in how they participate in legislative votes. There is no funding involved in this procedural measure, and the vote is expected to occur immediately after the resolution is adopted. This is essentially a House rule change designed to streamline the voting process for the separate parental remote voting proposal.
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