A bill to amend title 3, United States Code, and the Uniform Time Act of 1966 to establish a single poll closing time in the continental United States for Presidential general elections.
Uniform Poll Closing Act of 1988 - Establishes 10:00 p.m., eastern standard time, as the poll closing time for presidential elections. Allows polling places to close if all eligible voters have voted.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules.
Committee on Rules. Hearings held.
Committee on Rules. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Committee on Rules. Reported to Senate by Senator Ford under the authority of the order of Aug 11, 88 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 100-497.
Committee on Rules. Reported to Senate by Senator Ford under the authority of the order of Aug 11, 88 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 100-497.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 917.
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