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Introduced
06/01/2018
06/01/2018
In Committee
06/01/2018
06/01/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Louise Slaughter 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 Louise Slaughter Weekend Voting Act, amends federal law to change the date of regularly scheduled general 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 of every even-numbered year. The bill requires each state 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 be carried out in a way that does not interfere with religious practices and should result in cost savings for taxpayers.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. (on 06/01/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/5989/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr5989/BILLS-115hr5989ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr5989/BILLS-115hr5989ih.pdf.pdf |
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