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H.R. 8873 (117th)

Presidential Election Reform Act

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

19 September 2022

Last action

22 September 2022 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate.

Sponsors

Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. Cheney, Liz [R-WY-At Large]

Subjects

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Source updated

7 April 2025

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Summary

Presidential Election Reform Act This bill revises the process of casting and counting electoral votes for presidential elections. The bill specifies that the choice of electors must occur in accordance with the laws of the state enacted prior to election day. Next, the bill specifies that the voting time for a state's presidential election may only be extended due to a catastrophic event. Catastrophic event means a major natural disaster, act of terrorism, or widespread power outage if it (1) prevents a substantial portion of a state's electorate from casting a ballot on election day, or (2) causes a substantial number of ballots already cast in a state to be destroyed or rendered unreadable. Additionally, the bill requires each state's governor to certify the appointment of electors for the state. Further, the bill provides for expedited judicial review for an action brought by an aggrieved presidential or vice-presidential candidate with respect to the issuance or transmission of a certificate of appointment. The bill revises the framework for the joint session of Congress to count electoral votes and make a formal declaration of which candidates have been elected President and Vice President. Among other changes, the bill (1) specifies that the role of the presiding officer (the Vice President or, in the absence of the Vice President, the President pro tempore) during the joint session shall be ministerial in nature, and (2) raises the objection threshold in Congress to at least one-third of both the House of Representatives and the Senate.

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Timeline

  1. 19 September 2022

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 19 September 2022

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 19 September 2022

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 20 September 2022

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1372 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8873 with 1 hour of general debate. Resolution also provides one motion to recommit.

    Source: Floor

  5. 21 September 2022

    Vote

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 203 (Roll No. 449). (text: CR H8032-8036)

    Source: Floor

  6. 21 September 2022

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 203 (Roll No. 449).(text: CR H8032-8036)

    Source: Floor

  7. 21 September 2022

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

  8. 21 September 2022

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8873 with 1 hour of general debate. Resolution also provides one motion to recommit.

    Source: Floor

  9. 21 September 2022

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  10. 21 September 2022

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1372. (consideration: CR H8032-8048)

    Source: Floor

  11. 21 September 2022

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 1372 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  12. 22 September 2022

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate.

    Source: IntroReferral

Votes

21 September 2022 · passed · On Passage · Passed · Official source

Yes 229 · No 203 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 1

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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  • Received in Senate (text)

    Received in Senate · EN · 22 September 2022

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    Received in Senate · EN · 22 September 2022

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    Engrossed in House · EN · 21 September 2022

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    summary · EN · 21 September 2022

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    Introduced in House · EN · 19 September 2022

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