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S.Res. 860Senate119th Congress (2025-2027)Passed Congress

A resolution recognizing September 15, 2026, as "National Voter Registration Day".

Sponsored by Mitch McConnellSen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY)
Introduced September 16, 2026

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The Senate passed a resolution that designates September 15, 2026 as National Voter Registration Day. It calls on every voting‑eligible U.S. citizen to register to vote, check that their registration details are up‑to‑date, and go to the polls on election day if they wish to vote.

Key Provisions

  • Declares September 15, 2026 as National Voter Registration Day.
  • Encourages all eligible citizens to register to vote.
  • Urges voters to verify that their name, address, and other registration information are current with state or local election officials.
  • Calls on citizens to vote on election day if they choose to do so.

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4762-4763; text: CR S4761)

September 16, 2026

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Agreed to SenateIssued September 16, 2026

III

119th CONGRESS

2d Session

S. RES. 860

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

September 16, 2026

Mr. McConnell (for himself and Mr. Padilla) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

RESOLUTION

Recognizing September 15, 2026, as National Voter Registration Day.

That the Senate—

(1)

recognizes September 15, 2026, as National Voter Registration Day; and

(2)

encourages each voting-eligible citizen of the United States—

(A)

to register to vote;

(B)

to verify with the appropriate State or local election official that the name, address, and other personal information on record is current; and

(C)

to go to the polls on election day and vote if the voting-eligible citizen would like to do so.