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Introduced
09/24/2019
09/24/2019
In Committee
09/24/2019
09/24/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To establish the use of ranked choice voting in elections for the offices of Senator and Representative in Congress, and for other purposes. 1
AI Summary
This bill establishes the use of ranked choice voting in elections for the offices of Senator and Representative in Congress. It requires each state to carry out these elections using a ranked choice voting system, where voters rank the candidates in order of preference. The bill also prohibits additional runoff elections and sets rules for the tabulation process, including provisions for nonpartisan blanket primary elections. Additionally, the bill provides payments to states to implement ranked choice voting and defines key terms used in the legislation.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (14)
Jamie Raskin (D)*,
Don Beyer (D),
Steve Cohen (D),
Jim Cooper (D),
Jim Himes (D),
Joseph Kennedy (D),
Ro Khanna (D),
Barbara Lee (D),
Jim McGovern (D),
Seth Moulton (D),
Scott Peters (D),
Chellie Pingree (D),
Ayanna Pressley (D),
Kathleen Rice (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. (on 09/24/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/4464/all-info | 09/25/2019 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr4464/BILLS-116hr4464ih.pdf | 09/29/2019 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr4464/BILLS-116hr4464ih.pdf.pdf | 09/29/2019 |
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