Freedom to Vote Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (20 Oct 2021): Motion by Senator Schumer to reconsider the vote by which cloture on the motion to proceed to S. 2747 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 420) entered in Senate.
What this bill does
The Freedom to Vote Act, introduced by Senator Amy Klobuchar, aimed to address several aspects of U.S. elections. Its provisions included expanding voter registration methods like automatic and same-day registration, increasing access to voting through measures such as vote-by-mail and early voting, and limiting the removal of voters from registration lists. It also proposed establishing Election Day as a federal holiday and restoring voting rights for individuals with felony convictions who were not actively serving their sentences.
Further provisions of the bill focused on election integrity and campaign finance. It would have required states to conduct post-election audits for federal elections, established new federal criminal offenses related to voter registration interference, and outlined criteria for congressional redistricting while generally prohibiting mid-decade redistricting. On campaign finance, the bill sought to expand the ban on foreign nationals spending on campaigns, increase disclosure requirements for fundraising and spending, mandate additional disclaimers on political advertising, and create an alternative funding system for certain federal elections.
The bill was introduced in the 117th Congress and faced a procedural vote. On October 20, 2021, the Senate voted on a motion to proceed to consider the measure. The cloture motion, which would have ended debate and allowed a vote on the bill itself, failed with a vote of 49 in favor and 51 against. The full text of the bill has not yet been published.
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Official summary
Freedom to Vote Act
This bill addresses voter registration and voting access, election integrity and security, redistricting, and campaign finance.
Specifically, the bill expands voter registration (e.g., automatic and same-day registration) and voting access (e.g., vote-by-mail and early voting). It also limits removing voters from voter rolls.
Next, the bill establishes Election Day as a federal holiday.
The bill 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.
The bill establishes certain federal criminal offenses related to voting. In particular, the bill establishes a new criminal offense for conduct (or attempted conduct) to corruptly hinder, interfere with, or prevent another person from registering to vote or helping someone register to vote.
Additionally, the bill sets forth provisions related to election security, including by requiring states to conduct post-election audits for federal elections.
The bill outlines criteria for congressional redistricting and generally prohibits mid-decade redistricting.
Timeline
20 Oct 2021
Motion by Senator Schumer to reconsider the vote by which cloture on the motion to proceed to S. 2747 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 420) entered in Senate.
Common questions
- What does S. 2747 do?
- The Freedom to Vote Act, introduced by Senator Amy Klobuchar, aimed to address several aspects of U.S. elections. Its provisions included expanding voter registration methods like automatic and same-day registration, increasing access to voting through measures such as vote-by-mail and early voting, and limiting the removal of voters from registration lists. It also proposed establishing Election Day as a federal holiday and restoring voting rights for individuals with felony convictions who were not actively serving their sentences. Further provisions of the bill focused on election integrity and campaign finance. It would have required states to conduct post-election audits for federal elections, established new federal criminal offenses related to voter registration interference, and outlined criteria for congressional redistricting while generally prohibiting mid-decade redistricting. On campaign finance, the bill sought to expand the ban on foreign nationals spending on campaigns, increase disclosure requirements for fundraising and spending, mandate additional disclaimers on political advertising, and create an alternative funding system for certain federal elections. The bill was introduced in the 117th Congress and faced a procedural vote. On October 20, 2021, the Senate voted on a motion to proceed to consider the measure. The cloture motion, which would have ended debate and allowed a vote on the bill itself, failed with a vote of 49 in favor and 51 against. The full text of the bill has not yet been published.
- Has S. 2747 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 2747. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 2747?
- S. 2747 was sponsored by Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (D-MN), with 49 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 2747?
- Motion by Senator Schumer to reconsider the vote by which cloture on the motion to proceed to S. 2747 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 420) entered in Senate. (20 Oct 2021).
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