115-hr-5989115th Congress

Louise Slaughter Weekend Voting Act

Sponsored By: Representative Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2]

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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.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2]

PA • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10]

    IL • D

    Sponsored 6/1/2018

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