S 1207 · 95th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

Presidential Regional Primaries Act

Introduced 1977-04-01· Sponsored by Sen. Packwood, Bob [R-OR]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Rules and Administration.(1977-04-01)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Presidential Regional Primaries Act - Directs that five regional primaries be held each presidential election year. Sets forth guidelines for such primaries relative to (1) date, (2) content of ballots, (3) qualifying for placement on ballots, (4) eligibility for voting, and (5) scope of voter choice. Requires allocation of State convention delegates on the basis of percentage of votes received within the State. Requires each delegate to vote for the candidate for whom he was appointed until (1) two ballots have been taken, (2) such candidate receives less than 20 percent of votes cast, or (3) such candidate releases him.…

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Cosponsors (2)

2 Republicans