Thriving Democracy

The House recently passed a set of electoral reforms to clear up ambiguous and archaic language in the presidential certification process, which Trump and his allies tried to use to overturn the 2020 election.

The legislation passed with nine Republicans voting with all Democrats in favor.

The bill would update how Electoral College votes are submitted by states and then counted by Congress, known as the Electoral Count Act.

The legislation would make it more difficult for members of Congress to disrupt the certification process with objections that aren't based on legitimate concerns and would clarify that the vice president's role in counting electoral votes is strictly ministerial.

The vote is now in the hands of the Senate, with bipartisan support!

"The right to vote is precious, almost sacred. It is the most powerful nonviolent tool or instrument in a democratic society. We must use it." —John Lewis