S2589Referred to Committee

Expanding the VOTE Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-07-31
Introduced
15
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Alex Padilla
Alex Padilla
Democrat · CA · Senator
Votes with party: 84.6% (882 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (15)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

2025-07-31

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would make it easier for people to register to vote and participate in elections, likely by expanding automatic voter registration, extending early voting periods, or improving access to voting locations. The changes would affect all eligible voters across the country, particularly those who face barriers to registration or voting. The bill is currently under review by the Senate Rules Committee.

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Government Operations and Politics
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