Legislative subject term
Voting rights
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65 bills carry this term in the covered Congresses.
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To make technical amendments to update statutory references to certain provisions classified to title 2, United States Code, title 50, United States Code, and title 52, United States Code, and to correct related technical errors.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- H.Res. 1490 (119th) Sep 1, 2026
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- S. 5271 (119th) Aug 8, 2026
A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require voters to provide photo identification.
Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 231.
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Voter ID Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 653.
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Recognizing the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States of America and reaffirming the commitment of the House of Representatives to the Nation's founding ideals of liberty, equality, and opportunity for all immigrant communities in the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- S. 1383 (119th) Mar 26, 2026
Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025
Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S1647)
- S. 2882 (119th) Oct 9, 2025
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026
Motion by Senator Schumer to reconsider, under the order of 10/9/2025, not having voted on the prevailing side, the vote by which the third cloture motion on the motion to proceed to S. 2882 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 557) entered in Senate.
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Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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A bill to prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia and to repeal the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- H.R. 884 (119th) Jun 11, 2025
To prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia and to repeal the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- H.R. 22 (119th) Apr 10, 2025
SAVE Act
Received in the Senate.
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CUTS Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit persons who are not citizens, nationals, or lawful permanent residents of the United States from voting in elections.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Universal Right To Vote by Mail Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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SAVE Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States extending the right to vote to citizens sixteen years of age or older.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Women’s Suffrage National Monument Location Act
Became Public Law No: 118-226.
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ACE Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 825.
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To repeal the National Voter Registration Act of 1993.
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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Freedom to Vote Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
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Housing Is a Human Right Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
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Recognizing the service of all District of Columbia veterans, condemning the denial of voting representation in Congress and full local self-government for veterans and their families who are District of Columbia residents, and calling for statehood for the District of Columbia through the enactment of the Washington, D.C. Admission Act (H.R. 51 and S. 51), particularly in light of the service of District of Columbia veterans in every American war.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, Armed Services, the Judiciary, Energy and Commerce, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit persons who are not citizens, nationals, or lawful permanent residents of the United States from voting in elections.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- H.R. 9494 (118th) Sep 18, 2024
Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- H.R. 8281 (118th) Jul 23, 2024
SAVE Act
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 439.
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CUTS Act
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees on Appropriations, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- H.R. 192 (118th) Jun 4, 2024
To prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia and to repeal the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 414.
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SAVE Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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NO VOTE for Non-Citizens Act of 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 383.
- H.R. 2882 (118th) Mar 23, 2024
Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-47.
- H.Res. 1102 (118th) Mar 22, 2024
Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 2882, with an amendment.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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American Confidence in Elections: District of Columbia Citizen Voter Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 324.
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Citizen Ballot Protection Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 316.
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A resolution recognizing January 30, 2024, as "Help America Vote Day".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S290; text: CR S290)
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Recognizing the service of all District of Columbia veterans, condemning the denial of voting representation in Congress and full local self-government for veterans and their families who are District of Columbia residents, and calling for statehood for the District of Columbia through the enactment of the Washington, D.C. Admission Act (H.R. 51 and S. 51), particularly in light of the service of District of Columbia veterans in every American war.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Expanding the VOTE Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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Recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to protect the rights of restaurant workers.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.
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John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Expanding the VOTE Act
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Unhoused Persons Bill of Rights
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.
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Freedom to Vote Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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Freedom to Vote Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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Algorithmic Justice and Online Platform Transparency Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
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Algorithmic Justice and Online Platform Transparency Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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To require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study of the effectiveness of the Federal Government in carrying out its responsibilities under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act to promote access to voting for absent uniformed services voters and an analysis of means for improving access to voter registration information and assistance for members of the Armed Forces and their family members, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Elections.
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Supporting Military Voters Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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Women's Suffrage National Monument Location Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 118-284.
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Congress should enact the Older Americans Bill of Rights to establish that older Americans should have the right to live with dignity and with independence.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit voting in Federal, State, or local elections by individuals who are not citizens of the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Sustaining Our Democracy Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
- H.J.Res. 24 (118th) Feb 13, 2023
Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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One Stop Shop Community Reentry Program Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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America Votes Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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No Vaccine Passports Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Protecting Our Democracy by Preventing Foreign Citizens from Voting Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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To prohibit the government of the District of Columbia from using Federal funds to allow individuals who are not citizens of the United States to vote in any election, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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A bill to prohibit the government of the District of Columbia from using Federal funds to allow individuals who are not citizens of the United States to vote in any election, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States extending the right to vote to citizens sixteen years of age or older.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Same Day Registration Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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Protecting Our Democracy by Preventing Foreign Citizens from Voting Act
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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Coretta Scott King Mid-Decade Redistricting Prohibition Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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To repeal the National Voter Registration Act of 1993.
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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