S. 1 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
For the People Act of 2021
S. 1 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Mar 17, 2021, sponsored by Jeff Merkley with 48 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 17, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 48
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
For the People Act of 2021 This bill addresses voter access, election integrity and security, campaign finance, and ethics for the three branches of government. 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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jeff Merkley (D-OR). Co-sponsors: 46 Democrats, 2 Independents.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 17, 2021
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 123. (Aug 11, 2021)
How Congress voted
- On the Motion to Discharge
Senate · Aug 11, 2021 · Motion to Discharge Agreed to50–49
Every roll call vote on this bill
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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