S. 95 · 94th Congress · 1975–1976
A bill to guarantee the constitutional right to vote and to provide uniform procedures for absentee voting in Federal elections in the case of citizens outside the United States.
S. 95 in the 94th Congress (1975–1976) became law — introduced on Jan 15, 1975, sponsored by Charles Mathias Jr.. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 94th Congress (1975–1976), Gerald Ford was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 15, 1975
- Policy area
- Civil rights
- Public law
- Public Law 94203
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 15, 1975
- Passed the SenateYes
- Passed the HouseYes
- Sent to the PresidentYes
- Became lawJan 2, 1976
Every roll call vote on this bill
- To pass S. 95, the overseas citizens voting rights act of 1975.House · Dec 10, 1975
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- H.R. 9924: A bill to direct the National Commission on the Observance of International Women's Year, 1975, to…
- H.R. 6516: A bill to amend the Equal Credit Opportunity Act to include discrimination on the basis of race…
- H.R. 8957: A bill to raise the limitation on appropriations for the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights.
- S. 3435: An original bill to increase an authorization of appropriations for the Privacy Protection Study…
- S. 2278: A bill entitled The Civil Rights Attorneys' Fees Awards Act of 1975.
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