Date: March 4, 2002
Subject: Federal Pre-Emption of Elections
Description: This motion would have the effect of federalizing voting procedures by imposing detailed national voting procedure requirements on states. Although the motion got a majority, 60 votes are needed on motions to stop debate under Senate rules and the motion failed.
Result: Cloture Motion Rejected, 51-44
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