5 things to know about the House and Senate bills overhauling the Jan. 6 electoral count.
By MARY CLARE JALONICK, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The central idea behind House and Senate bills to reform an arcane federal election law is simple: Congress should not decide presidential elections.
While the House bill is more expansive, the two bills would make similar changes, all aimed at ensuring that the popular vote from each state is protected from manipulation by bad actors or partisans who want to overturn the will of the voters.ALSO: Fascinated by the weather? Listen to the Across the Sky podcast
People are also reading… Supporters in both chambers — Democrats and some Republicans — want to pass an overhaul before the start of the next Congress and ahead of the 2024 presidential campaign cycle, as Trump has signaled that he might run again. Ten GOP senators have backed the legislation, likely giving Democrats the votes they need to break a filibuster and pass their electoral bill in the 50-50 Senate.
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