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H.R. 1371 (101st)

Regional Presidential Primaries and Caucuses Act of 1989

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Introduced

13 March 1989

Last action

16 March 1989 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Elections.

Sponsors

Rep. Andrews, Michael [D-TX-25], Rep. Penny, Timothy J. [D-MN-1], Rep. Anthony, Beryl, Jr. [D-AR-4], Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5], Rep. McCurdy, Dave [D-OK-4], Rep. Slattery, Jim [D-KS-2], Rep. Bustamante, Albert G. [D-TX-23], Rep. Mrazek, Robert J. [D-NY-3], Sen. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ], Rep. Chapman, Jim [D-TX-1], Rep. Thomas, Lindsay [D-GA-1], Rep. Lancaster, H. Martin [D-NC-3], Rep. Spratt, John M., Jr. [D-SC-5], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Laughlin, Greg [D-TX-14], Rep. Stenholm, Charles W. [D-TX-17], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Downey, Thomas J. [D-NY-2], Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21], Rep. Tanner, John S. [D-TN-8], Rep. Hayes, James A. [D-LA-7], Rep. Parker, Mike [R-MS-4], Rep. Sarpalius, Bill [D-TX-13], Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE]

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Summary

Regional Presidential Primaries and Caucuses Act of 1989 - Prohibits any State from conducting a presidential primary election except in accordance with the provisions of this Act. Establishes seven regional primaries to be held in each presidential election year. Sets the dates for such primaries. Requires the Federal Election Commission to determine the order by lot. Provides that the first region to hold a primary may not be first in the next primary. Authorizes the Attorney General to bring a civil suit in U.S. district court when there is reason to believe that a State is holding a primary in violation of this Act. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

  1. 13 March 1989

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 13 March 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 13 March 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 16 March 1989

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Elections.

    Source: Committee

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