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H.R. 2190 (101st)

National Voter Registration Act of 1989

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Introduced

2 May 1989

Last action

8 February 1990 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 443.

Sponsors

Rep. Foley, Thomas S. [D-WA-5], Rep. Coelho, Anthony Lee [D-CA-15], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Gingrich, Newt [R-GA-6], Rep. Lewis, Jerry [R-CA-41], Rep. Annunzio, Frank [D-IL-11], Rep. Thomas, William M. [R-CA-21], Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2], Rep. Gunderson, Steve [R-WI-3], Rep. Swift, Al [D-WA-2], Rep. Kolter, Joseph P. [D-PA-4], Rep. Bates, Jim [D-CA-44], Rep. Oakar, Mary Rose [D-OH-20], Rep. Hiler, John Patrick [R-IN-3], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. LaFalce, John J. [D-NY-29], Rep. Lowery, Bill [R-CA-41], Rep. Johnston, Harry [D-FL-19], Rep. Sikorski, Gerry E. [D-MN-6], Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-29], Rep. Dicks, Norman D. [D-WA-6], Rep. Andrews, Michael [D-TX-25], Rep. Bilbray, James H. [D-NV-1], Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Darden, George (Buddy) [D-GA-7], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Rep. Dwyer, Bernard J. [D-NJ-6], Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Rep. Grant, Bill [R-FL-2], Rep. Hochbrueckner, George J. [D-NY-1], Rep. Jacobs, Andrew, Jr. [D-IN-10], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Kostmayer, Peter H. [D-PA-8], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31], Rep. Mazzoli, Romano L. [D-KY-3], Rep. Miller, John R. [R-WA-1], Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-15], Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9], Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8], Rep. Owens, Wayne [D-UT-2], Rep. Poshard, Glenn [D-IL-22], Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3]

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Summary

National Voter Registration Act of 1989 - Requires each State to establish procedures with respect to elections for Federal office to permit voter registration by: (1) application in person simultaneously with application for a motor vehicle driver's license; (2) mail application; and (3) application in person at designated Federal, State, and private sector locations. Declares that this Act does not apply to any State that has no voter registration requirement with respect to elections for Federal office. Requires each State to establish a uniform and nondiscriminatory program to confirm the registration of voters in such State. States that challenges to the qualifications of an individual to vote in an election for Federal office may be made on the day of the election only as provided by State law. Provides for individuals with and without documentary proof of qualification to vote. Sets forth a special procedure to enable an individual to vote when his registration to vote cannot be verified. Requires each State to: (1) assure that any eligible applicant who submits his or her application 30 days before the election is registered to vote in the election; (2) require the appropriate State election official to notify each applicant of the disposition of the application; (3) provide that the name of a voter may not be removed from the official list of eligible voters for failure to vote or any other reason except death, criminal conviction, mental incapacity, change in residence, or voter request; and (4) inform those who register pursuant to this Act of voter eligibility requirements and penalties provided by law for submission of a false voter registration application. Requires the Federal Election Commission to report on the impact of this Act on the administration of elections for Federal office. Requires each State to designate a chief State election official to coordinate State functions under this Act. Provides a private right of action for an individual aggrieved by a violation of this Act. Provides for the awarding of attorney fees to the prevailing party, other than the United States. Imposes criminal penalties upon any person who: (1) intimidates, threatens, or coerces any person for registering or voting or exercising any right under this Act; or (2) deprives or defrauds the inhabitants of a State of a fair and impartially conducted election process. Authorizes appropriations necessary to carry out this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 2 May 1989

    Committee

    For Previous Action See H.R.15.

    Source: Committee

  2. 2 May 1989

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 2 May 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 2 May 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 3 May 1989

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 3 May 1989

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  7. 18 September 1989

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 154.

    Source: Calendars

  8. 18 September 1989

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 101-243.

    Source: Committee

  9. 18 September 1989

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 101-243.

    Source: Committee

  10. 30 January 1990

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 309 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2190 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. In lieu of the amendments now printed in the bill, it shall be in order to consider an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of the amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. No amendment to said substitute shall be in order except the amendments printed in the Congressional Record on or before February 5, 1990, by and if offered by, Mr. Michel of Illinois or his designee. Said amendments shall be considered en bloc and shall not be subject to a demand for a division of th...

    Source: Floor

  11. 31 January 1990

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 309 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  12. 6 February 1990

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  13. 6 February 1990

    Passed

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  14. 6 February 1990

    Vote

    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 289 - 132 (Roll No. 11).

    Source: Floor

  15. 6 February 1990

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 289 - 132 (Roll No. 11).

    Source: Floor

  16. 6 February 1990

    Vote

    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 156 - 265 (Roll no. 10).

    Source: Floor

  17. 6 February 1990

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

  18. 6 February 1990

    Floor

    Mr. Gillmor moved to recommit with instructions to House Administration.

    Source: Floor

  19. 6 February 1990

    Passed

    The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

    Source: Floor

  20. 6 February 1990

    Floor

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2190.

    Source: Floor

  21. 6 February 1990

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2190 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. In lieu of the amendments now printed in the bill, it shall be in order to consider an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of the amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. No amendment to said substitute shall be in order except the amendments printed in the Congressional Record on or before February 5, 1990, by and if offered by, Mr. Michel of Illinois or his designee. Said amendments shall be considered en bloc and shall not be subject to a demand for a division of th...

    Source: Floor

  22. 6 February 1990

    Floor

    The Speaker designated the Honorable William J. Hughes to act as Chairman of the Committee.

    Source: Floor

  23. 6 February 1990

    Floor

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 309 and Rule XXIII.

    Source: Floor

  24. 6 February 1990

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 309.

    Source: Floor

  25. 8 February 1990

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 443.

    Source: Calendars

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