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S.4573: Electoral Count Reform and Presidential Transition Improvement Act of 2022
About This Bill
- Introduced July 20, 2022
- Latest Major Action Oct. 18, 2022
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
38 (22 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 15 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Reported to Senate - Oct. 18, 2022
- Introduced in Senate - July 20, 2022
Bill Summary
Electoral Count Reform and Presidential Transition Improvement Act of 2022 This bill revises the process of casting and counting electoral votes for presidential elections. The bill also revises provisions related to the presidential transition process. The bill specifies that the choice of electors must occur in accordance with the laws of the state enacted prior to election day. Additionally, the bill identifies each state's governor...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Oct. 18, 2022 |
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 529.
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| Oct. 18, 2022 |
Committee on Rules and Administration. Reported by Senator Klobuchar under authority of the order of the Senate of 10/14/2022 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
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| Sept. 27, 2022 |
Committee on Rules and Administration. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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| Sept. 27, 2022 |
Committee on Rules and Administration. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
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| July 20, 2022 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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| July 20, 2022 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3545-3546)
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| July 20, 2022 |
Introduced in the Senate by Susan Collins (R-Maine) |