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SRES 766118th CongressFailed / ExpiredSenate

A resolution recognizing September 17, 2024, as "National Voter Registration Day".

Policy Area: Government Operations and Politics
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Origin Chamber
Senate
Last Updated
Dec 5, 2025
Latest Action Date
Jul 11, 2024

Latest Action

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5147; text: CR S4565)

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Executive Summary

Senate Resolution 766 from the 118th Congress is a non-binding resolution that officially recognizes September 17, 2024, as "National Voter Registration Day." The resolution was introduced and agreed to in the Senate by unanimous consent without amendments. It does not include any legislative provisions, funding, or mandates, and serves primarily as a formal acknowledgment to promote awareness of voter registration efforts on that date.

Bottom Line

This resolution designates a specific day to encourage voter registration nationwide but does not create enforceable legal requirements or allocate resources.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The resolution designates September 17, 2024, as National Voter Registration Day.
  • It was introduced and passed in the Senate by unanimous consent without amendments.
  • The resolution is non-binding and does not include funding or regulatory measures.
Who Benefits?

['Voters and potential voters who may be encouraged to register on the designated day', 'Organizations and advocacy groups focused on voter registration and civic engagement', 'Government agencies involved in election administration that may see increased registration activity']

Potential Concerns

['As a non-binding resolution, it does not provide funding or resources to support voter registration efforts, potentially limiting its practical impact.', 'No enforcement mechanisms or mandates are included, so the effectiveness depends on voluntary participation by states and organizations.', 'The resolution does not address any specific policy changes or improvements to voter registration processes.']

Political Context

The resolution was introduced and passed in the Senate during the 118th Congress and reflects a common practice of Congress to designate days to raise awareness on civic issues. It aligns with ongoing efforts by various stakeholders to promote voter registration but does not legislate changes to election law or administration.

Hidden Impact Review

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Indirect Effects

['May increase public awareness and participation in voter registration efforts on the designated day.', 'Could encourage civic organizations to plan events or campaigns around National Voter Registration Day.', 'Potentially supports broader voter engagement initiatives without imposing new legal requirements.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

As a non-binding resolution, this bill does not require oversight or implementation monitoring. Transparency considerations focus on ensuring the public understands the symbolic nature of the designation and that no new legal obligations or funding are created. The resolution's passage by unanimous consent indicates broad Senate agreement on the symbolic recognition.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 90%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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