H.R. 496 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Same Day Voter Registration Act of 2005
H.R. 496 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Feb 1, 2005, sponsored by Martin Sabo with 14 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 1, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 14
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
Same Day Voter Registration Act of 2005 - Amends the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require States to permit individuals to register to vote in an election for Federal office on the date of the election.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Martin Sabo (D-MN). Co-sponsors: 13 Democrats, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 1, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. (Feb 1, 2005)
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Committees
- Committee on House Administration
More
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