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A resolution designating September 2025 as "National Voting Rights Month".

USA119th CongressSRES-390| Senate 
| Updated: 9/16/2025
Ron Wyden

Ron Wyden

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (27)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)John Fetterman (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution designates September 2025 as "National Voting Rights Month" to underscore the fundamental importance of voting in a democracy. It acknowledges the historical and ongoing challenges to ballot access, including past voter suppression laws, Jim Crow tactics, and modern-day barriers like gerrymandering and restrictive voting policies. The designation aims to promote awareness and ensure inclusive participation in elections. The resolution strongly encourages Congress to pass significant voting rights legislation, specifically mentioning the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025 . This act aims to restore and modernize key protections of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, prevent discriminatory gerrymandering, and safeguard minority voting rights. Additionally, it recommends that public schools and universities develop academic curricula to educate students on the importance of voting, the history of voter suppression, and current measures affecting ballot access. To further promote civic engagement, the resolution invites Congress to allocate funds for extensive public service announcements across various media platforms. These PSAs would inform citizens about election dates, registration deadlines, and encourage active participation in voting. The resolution also expresses appreciation for the United States Postal Service's issuance of a special Representative John R. Lewis stamp, honoring his legacy and reminding the public of the sacrifices made for voting rights.
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Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 116-695
A resolution designating September 2020 as "National Voting Rights Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-791
A resolution designating September 2022 as "National Voting Rights Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-401
A resolution designating September 2021 as "National Voting Rights Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-822
A resolution designating September 2024 as "National Voting Rights Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-350
A resolution designating September 2023 as "National Voting Rights Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 116-309
A resolution designating September 2019 as "National Voting Rights Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 115-626
A resolution designating September 2018 as "National Voting Rights Month".
Sep 16, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Sep 16, 2025
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6651-6652: 1)
Sep 16, 2025
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6651)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 116-695
    A resolution designating September 2020 as "National Voting Rights Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-791
    A resolution designating September 2022 as "National Voting Rights Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-401
    A resolution designating September 2021 as "National Voting Rights Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-822
    A resolution designating September 2024 as "National Voting Rights Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-350
    A resolution designating September 2023 as "National Voting Rights Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 116-309
    A resolution designating September 2019 as "National Voting Rights Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 115-626
    A resolution designating September 2018 as "National Voting Rights Month".


  • September 16, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 16, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6651-6652: 1)


  • September 16, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6651)

Government Operations and Politics

A resolution designating September 2025 as "National Voting Rights Month".

USA119th CongressSRES-390| Senate 
| Updated: 9/16/2025
This resolution designates September 2025 as "National Voting Rights Month" to underscore the fundamental importance of voting in a democracy. It acknowledges the historical and ongoing challenges to ballot access, including past voter suppression laws, Jim Crow tactics, and modern-day barriers like gerrymandering and restrictive voting policies. The designation aims to promote awareness and ensure inclusive participation in elections. The resolution strongly encourages Congress to pass significant voting rights legislation, specifically mentioning the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025 . This act aims to restore and modernize key protections of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, prevent discriminatory gerrymandering, and safeguard minority voting rights. Additionally, it recommends that public schools and universities develop academic curricula to educate students on the importance of voting, the history of voter suppression, and current measures affecting ballot access. To further promote civic engagement, the resolution invites Congress to allocate funds for extensive public service announcements across various media platforms. These PSAs would inform citizens about election dates, registration deadlines, and encourage active participation in voting. The resolution also expresses appreciation for the United States Postal Service's issuance of a special Representative John R. Lewis stamp, honoring his legacy and reminding the public of the sacrifices made for voting rights.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 116-695
A resolution designating September 2020 as "National Voting Rights Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-791
A resolution designating September 2022 as "National Voting Rights Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-401
A resolution designating September 2021 as "National Voting Rights Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-822
A resolution designating September 2024 as "National Voting Rights Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-350
A resolution designating September 2023 as "National Voting Rights Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 116-309
A resolution designating September 2019 as "National Voting Rights Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 115-626
A resolution designating September 2018 as "National Voting Rights Month".
Sep 16, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Sep 16, 2025
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6651-6652: 1)
Sep 16, 2025
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6651)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 116-695
    A resolution designating September 2020 as "National Voting Rights Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-791
    A resolution designating September 2022 as "National Voting Rights Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-401
    A resolution designating September 2021 as "National Voting Rights Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-822
    A resolution designating September 2024 as "National Voting Rights Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-350
    A resolution designating September 2023 as "National Voting Rights Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 116-309
    A resolution designating September 2019 as "National Voting Rights Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 115-626
    A resolution designating September 2018 as "National Voting Rights Month".


  • September 16, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 16, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6651-6652: 1)


  • September 16, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6651)
Ron Wyden

Ron Wyden

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (27)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)John Fetterman (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Government Operations and Politics

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted