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Introduced
09/18/2017
09/18/2017
In Committee
09/18/2017
09/18/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Weekend Voting Act This bill amends the Revised Statutes of the United States to change the timing for regularly scheduled elections for the House of Representatives, Senate, and electors of the President and Vice President to the first Saturday and Sunday after the first Friday in November.Each state shall by law establish the hours of operation for polling places. This bill expresses the sense of Congress that the holding of elections over a weekend should be carried out in a manner which does not interfere with religious practices and should result in cost savings to the taxpayer.
AI Summary
This bill, the Weekend Voting Act, amends the Revised Statutes of the United States to change the timing of regularly scheduled elections for the House of Representatives, Senate, and presidential electors from the Tuesday after the first Monday in November to the first Saturday and Sunday after the first Friday in November. Each state is required to establish the hours of operation for polling places on these weekend election dates. The bill also expresses the sense of Congress that the weekend voting should not interfere with religious practices and should result in cost savings to taxpayers.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (8)
Jack Reed (D)*,
Sherrod Brown (D),
Al Franken (D),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Angus King (I),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Ed Markey (D),
Sheldon Whitehouse (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5804) (on 09/18/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/1828/all-info | 09/19/2017 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s1828/BILLS-115s1828is.pdf | 09/26/2017 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s1828/BILLS-115s1828is.pdf.pdf | 09/26/2017 |
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