To amend title 39, United States Code, to require mail-in ballots to use the Postal Service barcode service, and for other purposes.
Vote by Mail Tracking Act
This bill requires mail-in ballots to (1) contain a U.S. Postal Service (USPS) barcode that enables tracking of each individual ballot, (2) satisfy USPS requirements for ballot envelope design and machinable letters, and (3) include the official election mail logo.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 0.
Mr. Fry moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6033-6034)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5658.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6071-6072)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 6 (Roll no. 467). (text: CR H6033)
Roll Call #467 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 6 (Roll no. 467). (text: CR H6033)
Roll Call #467 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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