Remote Deliberation and Voting: Parliament Cannot Stop

In order to discuss and vote on important issues during the new coronavirus pandemic, the Federal Senate held a deliberative session for remote voting on 20 March. On March 24, the House implemented the Remote Deliberation System (SDR). Through the platform, parliamentarians can debate and vote via video and audio. The system, which can be used both on a cell phone and on a personal computer, can serve the voting needs of the National Congress. This technology allows the Senate to continue deliberating in remote sessions. The purpose of the measure was to enable the continuity of parliamentary work following the recommendations made to avoid the crowding of people.

Country

Brazil

Institution

Brazilian Federal Senate