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S.50: Uniform Poll Closing Act of 2000
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced Jan. 22, 2001
- Latest Major Action Jan. 22, 2001
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
2 (1 Democrat, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Uniform Poll Closing Act of 2000 (sic) - Amends Federal presidential elections and vacancies law to: (1) establish 9 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, as the single poll closing time for presidential general elections; (2) allow the States of Alaska and Hawaii to open polling places for such an election during the day preceding election day; and (3) provide for extended daylight saving time in the Pacific time zone in presidential election years.
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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| Jan. 22, 2001 |
Introduced in the Senate by Ted F. Stevens (R-Alaska) |