S. 738 — Military Voting Rights bill

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Armed Forces Voting Rights Protection Act of 2001 - Amends the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to: (1) require that every vote cast by an absentee or overseas member of the armed forces is counted; and (2) prohibit the disqualification of such a ballot for failures beyond the member's control (including absence of a postmark), if the ballot otherwise meets timely submission requirements. Sets forth criminal penalties for violation of this Act.

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2001-04-06
Introduced in Senate
2001-04-06
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3718-3719)
2001-04-06
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

Military Voting Rights bill

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