S 56 · 97th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

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

Introduced 1981-01-06· 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: Committee on Rules. Hearings held.(1981-05-07)

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 (eight post meridiam eastern standard time) in Presidential and Vice Presidential elections. Permits States not on eastern time 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