S 352 · 93th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

Voter Registration Act

Introduced 1973-01-12· Sponsored by Sen. McGee, Gale W. [D-WY]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
Senate Vote
4
House
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on House Administration.(1973-05-10)

Recorded Votes

PassedSenate · 1973-05-09
Yea 57Nay 37
PassedSenate · 1973-05-09
Yea 57Nay 37
PassedSenate · 1973-05-09
Yea 67Nay 32
FailedSenate · 1973-05-03
Yea 60Nay 34
FailedSenate · 1973-04-30
Yea 56Nay 31

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Voter Registration Act - Establishes within the Bureau of the Census the Voter Registration Administration. Provides that the President shall appoint, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, an Administrator and two Associate Administrators for terms of four years each. Sets forth the duties and powers of the Administration. Authorizes the Administration to establish a voter registration program in accordance with this Act for all Federal elections and, when requested by the States, for State elections. Provides that an individual who is eligible to vote under State law and who is registered to vote under the provisions of this Act shall be entitled to vote in Federal elections in that State. Directs the Administration to prepare voter registration forms in accordance with the provisions of this Act. Authorizes the Administration to enter into agreements with the Postal Service, with departments and agencies of the Federal Government, and with State officials for the distribution of registration forms. Requires the Administration to assist State officials in detecting fraudulent voter registration, when such assistance is requested by the State. Provides that whoever know…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (20)

18 Democrats2 Republicans