Elections and voting
119 bills and resolutions in the 119th Congress. 15 passed a chamber; 0 became law.
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H.Res. 1490 Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes.
Passed the House
Sponsor Jeff Crank (R). 25 cosponsors. Introduced Aug 27, 2026. Matched on the CRS subject Elections, voting, political campaign regulation.
- House, Sep 1, 2026: On Agreeing to the Resolution. Yes 220, No 192, 20 other.
H.Res. 1490 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)Summary by the Congressional Research Service
This resolution states that the House of Representatives
• condemns and denounces socialism in all its forms, including the Democratic Socialists of America, and opposes the implementation of socialist policies in the United States;
• reaffirms its support for free, fair, and secure elections and calls for enactment of the SAVE America Act;
• reiterates that American elections are for American citizens only; and
• recommits itself to upholding the U.S. Constitution.
S.Res. 388 A resolution recognizing September 16, 2025, as "National Voter Registration Day".
Passed the Senate
Sponsor Mitch McConnell (R). 1 cosponsor. Introduced Sep 15, 2025. Matched on the CRS subject Elections, voting, political campaign regulation.
S.Res. 388 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)Summary by the Congressional Research Service
This resolution recognizes September 16, 2025, as National Voter Registration Day and encourages those eligible to vote to register, verify their personal information on record with local election officials, and vote.
S.Res. 860 A resolution recognizing September 15, 2026, as "National Voter Registration Day".
Passed the Senate
Sponsor Mitch McConnell (R). 1 cosponsor. Introduced Sep 16, 2026. Matched on the CRS subject Elections, voting, political campaign regulation.
H.Res. 308 Dismissing the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the Fourteenth Congressional District of Florida.
Passed the House
Sponsor Bryan Steil (R). 0 cosponsors. Introduced Apr 9, 2025. Matched on the CRS subject Elections, voting, political campaign regulation.
H.Res. 308 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)Summary by the Congressional Research Service
This resolution dismisses (i.e., concludes) the election contest filed on November 17, 2024, relating to the office of Representative from the 14th Congressional District of Florida.
As background, the Federal Contested Election Act provides for the House of Representatives to resolve contested general elections. Generally, a contested election entails reexamining election conduct following the jurisdiction's certification of election results.
H.Res. 309 Dismissing the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the Twenty-eighth Congressional District of Texas.
Passed the House
Sponsor Bryan Steil (R). 0 cosponsors. Introduced Apr 9, 2025. Matched on the CRS subject Elections, voting, political campaign regulation.
H.Res. 309 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)Summary by the Congressional Research Service
This resolution dismisses (i.e., concludes) the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the 28th Congressional District of Texas.
As background, the Federal Contested Election Act provides for the House of Representatives to resolve contested general elections. Generally, a contested election entails reexamining election conduct following the jurisdiction's certification of election results.
H.Res. 310 Dismissing the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the at-large Congressional District of Alaska.
Passed the House
Sponsor Bryan Steil (R). 0 cosponsors. Introduced Apr 9, 2025. Matched on the CRS subject Elections, voting, political campaign regulation.
H.Res. 310 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)Summary by the Congressional Research Service
This resolution dismisses (i.e., concludes) the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the at-large Congressional District of Alaska.
As background, the Federal Contested Election Act provides for the House of Representatives to resolve contested general elections. Generally, a contested election entails reexamining election conduct following the jurisdiction's certification of election results.
H.Res. 311 Dismissing the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the Thirtieth Congressional District of Texas.
Passed the House
Sponsor Bryan Steil (R). 0 cosponsors. Introduced Apr 9, 2025. Matched on the CRS subject Elections, voting, political campaign regulation.
H.Res. 311 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)Summary by the Congressional Research Service
This resolution dismisses (i.e., concludes) the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the 30th Congressional District of Texas.
As background, the Federal Contested Election Act provides for the House of Representatives to resolve contested general elections. Generally, a contested election entails reexamining election conduct following the jurisdiction's certification of election results.
H.Res. 312 Dismissing the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the Fourteenth Congressional District of Florida.
Passed the House
Sponsor Bryan Steil (R). 0 cosponsors. Introduced Apr 9, 2025. Matched on the CRS subject Elections, voting, political campaign regulation.
H.Res. 312 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)Summary by the Congressional Research Service
This resolution dismisses (i.e., concludes) the election contest filed on January 9, 2025, relating to the office of Representative from the 14th Congressional District of Florida.
As background, the Federal Contested Election Act provides for the House of Representatives to resolve contested general elections. Generally, a contested election entails reexamining election conduct following the jurisdiction's certification of election results.
S.Con.Res. 2 A concurrent resolution to provide for the counting on January 6, 2025, of the electoral votes for President and Vice President of the United States.
Passed the Senate
Sponsor John Thune (R). 0 cosponsors. Introduced Jan 3, 2025. Matched on the CRS subject Elections, voting, political campaign regulation.
S.Con.Res. 2 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)Summary by the Congressional Research Service
This concurrent resolution establishes the day, time, and manner for counting electoral votes for President and Vice President as January 6, 2025, at 1:00 pm. The concurrent resolution provides that the results of the count shall be delivered to the President of the Senate and entered on the journals of Congress.
S.Res. 98 A resolution condemning Beijing's destruction of Hong Kong's democracy and rule of law.
Passed committee
Sponsor James Risch (R). 12 cosponsors. Introduced Feb 26, 2025. Matched on the CRS subject Elections, voting, political campaign regulation.
S.Res. 98 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)Summary by the Congressional Research Service
This resolution condemns China's Hong Kong national security law (officially called The Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region), the Hong Kong government's Safeguarding National Security Ordinance, and related human rights abuses. The resolution also (1) supports the people of Hong Kong as they fight to exercise fundamental rights and freedoms; and (2) calls upon the Hong Kong government to drop all sedition and national security law-related charges and free all defendants immediately, including Jimmy Lai.
H.Res. 1542 Designating September 2026 as "National Voting Rights Month".
Introduced
Sponsor Marc Veasey (D). 33 cosponsors. Introduced Sep 15, 2026. Matched on its title.
S.Res. 854 A resolution designating September 2026 as "National Voting Rights Month".
Introduced
Sponsor Ron Wyden (D). 30 cosponsors. Introduced Sep 15, 2026. Matched on its title.
S.Res. 390 A resolution designating September 2025 as "National Voting Rights Month".
Introduced
Sponsor Ron Wyden (D). 27 cosponsors. Introduced Sep 16, 2025. Matched on its title.
S.Res. 390 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)Summary by the Congressional Research Service
This resolution
• designates September 2025 as National Voting Rights Month,
• encourages people to uphold the right to vote,
• encourages Congress to pass certain voting rights legislation,
• recommends the development of a curriculum in public schools and universities regarding voting,
• expresses appreciation for the U.S. Postal Service having issued a special Representative John R. Lewis stamp, and
• invites Congress to allocate funds for public service announcements regarding elections.
H.Res. 756 Supporting the designation of September 2025 as "National Voting Rights Month".
Introduced
Sponsor Marc Veasey (D). 22 cosponsors. Introduced Sep 19, 2025. Matched on its title.
H.Res. 756 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)Summary by the Congressional Research Service
This resolution
• expresses support for a National Voting Rights Month,
• encourages people to uphold the right to vote,
• encourages Congress to pass certain voting rights legislation,
• recommends the development of a curriculum in public schools and universities regarding voting,
• expresses appreciation for the U.S. Postal Service for issuing a special Representative John R. Lewis stamp, and
• invites Congress to allocate funds for public service announcements regarding elections.
H.Res. 1409 Recognizing the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States of America and reaffirming the commitment of the House of Representatives to the Nation's founding ideals of liberty, equality, and opportunity for all immigrant communities in the United States.
Introduced
Sponsor Delia Ramirez (D). 10 cosponsors. Introduced Jun 30, 2026. Matched on the CRS subject Elections, voting, political campaign regulation.
H.Res. 1539 Affirming the commitment of the House of Representatives to defend the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments to the Constitution and to oppose efforts to intimidate voters, suppress the vote, or interfere with free and fair elections.
Introduced
Sponsor Analilia Mejia (D). 9 cosponsors. Introduced Sep 15, 2026. Matched on its title.
H.Res. 726 Supporting the recognition of September 16, 2025, as "National Voter Registration Day".
Introduced
Sponsor Joseph Morelle (D). 3 cosponsors. Introduced Sep 16, 2025. Matched on its title.
H.Res. 726 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)Summary by the Congressional Research Service
This resolution supports the designation of National Voter Registration Day and encourages those eligible to vote to register, confirm their personal information on record with election officials, and vote.
H.Res. 8 Reaffirming the House of Representatives's commitment to ensuring secure elections throughout the United States by recognizing that the presentation of valid photograph identification is a fundamental component of secure elections.
Introduced
Sponsor Andy Biggs (R). 2 cosponsors. Introduced Jan 3, 2025. Matched on the CRS subject Elections, voting, political campaign regulation.
H.Res. 8 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)Summary by the Congressional Research Service
This resolution expresses that the House of Representatives (1) reaffirms and reiterates its commitment to ensuring secure elections throughout the United States, and (2) recognizes that the presentation of valid photograph identification is a fundamental component of secure elections throughout the United States.
H.Res. 20 Establishing the Select Committee on Electoral Reform.
Introduced
Sponsor Marie Perez (D). 1 cosponsor. Introduced Jan 7, 2025. Matched on the CRS subject Elections, voting, political campaign regulation.
H.Res. 20 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)Summary by the Congressional Research Service
This resolution establishes the House Select Committee on Electoral Reform to examine current methods of electing Members of Congress, consider alternative methods of election, and report appropriate recommendations to Congress and the President.
Specifically, the committee must (1) determine how alternative methods of election would affect the responsiveness, accountability, and functionality of Congress; (2) conduct hearings to take testimony and receive evidence from appropriate expert witnesses; and (3) examine federal barriers to state experimentation with alternative electoral systems. The committee must consider alternatives to current methods that include adopting multi-member congressional districts with proportional representation; adjusting the total number of Members of the House of Representatives; adopting alternative methods of voting (e.g., ranked-choice voting); and holding open and nonpartisan primaries.
The committee shall be made up of 14 Members of Congress appointed by the Speaker of the House, 7 of whom shall be appointed in consultation with the minority leader. The committee's co-chairs shall be designated by the Speaker and minority leader, respectively. The resolution provides that the committee must hold its first meeting within 30 days after all of its members have been appointed.
The committee shall issue its final report to Congress and the President within one year after the committee's first meeting.
S.Res. 35 A resolution honoring the 100th anniversary of Nellie Tayloe Ross becoming the first female elected as the Governor of a State in the United States.
Introduced
Sponsor Cynthia Lummis (R). 1 cosponsor. Introduced Jan 24, 2025. Matched on the CRS subject Elections, voting, political campaign regulation.
S.Res. 35 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)Summary by the Congressional Research Service
This resolution commemorates the legacy of Governor Nellie Tayloe Ross, the first female elected as a state governor in the United States. (Governor Ross was the 14th state governor of Wyoming, inaugurated on January 5, 1925.) The resolution celebrates the contributions of Governor Ross to the advancement of women in leadership positions and calls on U.S. citizens to observe January 2025 as the 100th anniversary of Governor Ross' pioneering spirit.