A bill to establish a series of five Presidential primaries at which the public may express its preference for the nomination of an individual for election to the office of President of the United States.
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 eight regional primaries to be held in each presidential election year. Sets the dates for such primaries. Directs the Federal Election Commission to determine the order in which such primaries shall be held by lot.
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 necessary appropriations.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Elections.
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 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 101-43.
Committee on Rules. Reported to Senate by Senator Ford with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 101-43.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 81.
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