Providing for the consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 967) amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit Members to vote by proxy in certain cases, and for other purposes.

House Resolution 1115 is a procedural measure designed to bring a separate proposal, House Resolution 967, to the House floor for a vote. If passed, the underlying legislation would amend House rules to allow members of Congress to cast their votes by proxy specifically in cases of pregnancy, childbirth, or serious medical conditions.

For citizens, this change would mean that their elected representatives could continue to participate in official legislative business and record votes on their behalf during significant medical or family events. The resolution aims to provide a formal mechanism for representation when a member is physically unable to be present in the House chamber due to these specific health-related circumstances.