HR 5803
110th Congress
House
Government Operations and Politics
Ballots
Congress
Congressional elections
Economics and Public Finance
Election administration
Government paperwork
Grants-in-aid
Presidential elections
Voting machines
To direct the Election Assistance Commission to establish a program to make grants to participating States and units of local government which will administer the regularly scheduled general election for Federal office held in November 2008 for carrying out a program to make backup paper ballots available in the case of the failure of a voting system or voting equipment in the election or some other emergency situation, and for other purposes.
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 15, 2008
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 248 - 170 (Roll no. 493).
Jul 15, 2008
Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 248 - 170 (Roll no. 493).
Jul 15, 2008
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6545)
Jul 15, 2008
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.
Jul 15, 2008
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5803.
Jul 15, 2008
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6536-6541; text of measure as reported in House: CR H6536)
Jul 15, 2008
Ms. Lofgren, Zoe moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
May 15, 2008
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 398.
May 15, 2008
Reported by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 110-637.
May 7, 2008
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 5 - 3.
May 7, 2008
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 15, 2008
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Apr 15, 2008
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2008 | House · vote #493 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Failed | 248–170 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Directs the Election Assistance Commission to make a grant to each participating state and unit of local government for carrying out a program to make backup paper ballots available in the case of the failure of a voting system or voting equipment or some other emergency situation in the administration of the regularly scheduled federal general election held in November 2008.
What's happening now
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 248 - 170 (Roll no. 493).
Committees of jurisdiction
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