Practically speaking that would be difficult. In most cases when proxy voting was used, there was a majority of Members physically present. But in the legislation reviewed by the Court, the proxies outnumbered the live votes, which clearly is a violation of the Quorum Clause in the Constitution.
Great post, and I agree with what you wrote in 2022 about how proxy voting was ill-advised. I'm reminded of former Rep. Kai Kehele (D-HI), the biggest abuser of proxy voting, as he resumed his flying career for Hawaii Airlines. He later ran for governor and was soundly defeated.
Practically speaking that would be difficult. In most cases when proxy voting was used, there was a majority of Members physically present. But in the legislation reviewed by the Court, the proxies outnumbered the live votes, which clearly is a violation of the Quorum Clause in the Constitution.
Very informative. With proxy voting ruled unconstitutional, is all legislation passed with proxy votes voided? There should be some remedy, yes?
Great post, and I agree with what you wrote in 2022 about how proxy voting was ill-advised. I'm reminded of former Rep. Kai Kehele (D-HI), the biggest abuser of proxy voting, as he resumed his flying career for Hawaii Airlines. He later ran for governor and was soundly defeated.