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With Historic Vote, House Will Allow Proxy Voting, Remote Hearings During Pandemic

The House approved rules changes allowing members to vote via proxy in event they cannot travel. They also created rules for remote hearings and legislative action. Republican were opposed.

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Claudia Grisales is a congressional reporter assigned to NPR's Washington Desk.