Proclamation 10627-National Voter Registration Day, 2023
Issued 2023-09-18 by Joseph R. Biden Jr.
Plain-English Overview
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Proclamation 10627 designates September 19, 2023 as National Voter Registration Day. The proclamation encourages all eligible Americans to register to vote and to participate in the democratic process. It calls on communities, civic organizations, employers, and individuals to help expand voter registration access and to remove barriers that prevent eligible citizens from exercising their right to vote.
This proclamation is directed at all eligible voters, voter registration organizations, election administrators, and civic groups. It does not create new voter registration laws or requirements but uses the presidential platform to emphasize voting as a civic duty and to encourage registration efforts.
Ceremonial proclamations encouraging civic participation and voter registration are a standard presidential practice. This proclamation carries no binding legal effect and requires no congressional approval.
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Constitutional Analysis
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This proclamation designates "Proclamation 10627-National Voter Registration Day, 2023" — a ceremonial observance that brings national attention to voter registration. Presidents have issued ceremonial proclamations since George Washington, and they fall squarely within the executive tradition. They do not create new law, direct federal spending, or impose legal obligations on citizens.
Ceremonial proclamations like this one are purely declaratory. They express the sentiment of the President on behalf of the nation, drawing public awareness to causes or communities. They require no congressional approval and face no constitutional challenges.
Official Summary
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