proxy voting

Noun

Meaning

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proxy voting (uncountable)

(politics) A form of voting where a member of the electorate may delegate their decision making power to a representative, to enable a vote in the member's absence

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Synonyms

voting absentee ballot

Examples

The Republicans argued that proxy voting diluted the votes of other members of Congress, which courts have previously said is impermissible. Source: Internet

In a late July exchange with Hoyer, Scalise noted that there is a 15 percent increase in those using proxy voting late in the last legislative day of the week. Source: Internet

The leader of the Commons, Jacob Rees-Mogg, firmly refused to endorse a proxy voting system and that MPs should instead be paired. Source: Internet

Ward 3’s Bob Hildebrandt led the charge, seconded by Lisa Haun, requesting that staff bring back a report by Dec. 7 on the feasibility of implementing proxy voting. Source: Internet

Brady said Democrats abused proxy voting power when it was permitted in House committees and he praised the GOP for banning the practice in 1995 at the committee level, when Republicans won back control of the House. Source: Internet

He notes that negotiations are set to resume Tuesday with Republicans on proxy voting proposals in the House. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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