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H.R.7136: Democracy Restoration Act of 2008
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced Sept. 26, 2008
- Latest Major Action Sept. 28, 2008
- See the six similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Democracy Restoration Act of 2008 - Declares that the right of a U.S. citizen to vote in any election for federal office shall not be denied or abridged because that individual has been convicted of a criminal offense unless, at the time of the election, such individual is serving a felony sentence in a correctional institution or facility. Provides for enforcement and remedies for violations of this Act. Specifies that: (1) nothing in this...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Sept. 26, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by John Conyers Jr. (D-Mich.) |