S 3204 · 96th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

A bill to establish provisions governing the day and times for the election of electors of the President and the Vice President.

Introduced 1980-11-18· Sponsored by Sen. Hayakawa, Samuel Ichiye [R-CA]· 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.(1980-11-18)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends Federal law to provide for a 12-hour voting period and a uniform closing of polling places (nine post meridiem eastern standard time) in Presidential and Vice- Presidential elections. Permits certain States (Alaska and Hawaii) to open their polls for several hours during the day preceding election day. Prohibits the release of ballot counts in such elections until all polling places are closed.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat