Mitch McConnell (R-KY)
A resolution recognizing September 16, 2025, as "National Voter Registration Day".
A Republican resolution with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6623; text: CR S6602)
Adopted
The chamber formally agreed to it, and for a resolution that is the finish line: what it says is now officially the chamber's position, rule or tribute.
Nothing more is needed. A resolution is how a chamber speaks for itself or sets its own rules, so adopting it is what puts it into effect. It is not a law, so there is nothing for the President to sign.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate unanimous consent
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
The Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote): no senator's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
This resolution officially recognizes September 16, 2025, as "National Voter Registration Day". It was submitted in the Senate by Mr. McConnell and Mr. Padilla, and it was considered and agreed to on September 15, 2025. The measure encourages all voting-eligible citizens in the United States to register to vote. Additionally, it advises citizens to check their current name, address, and personal information with their appropriate State or local election official. Finally, it encourages citizens to go to the polls on election day and vote if they would like to do so.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +3
Does this protect the right to vote?
The resolution encourages citizens to register to vote and verify their personal information to ensure they are able to participate in elections.
- Scored +3
Does this make casting a ballot easier in practice?
By promoting voter registration and information verification, the bill encourages easier participation in the electoral process.
- Scored +2
Does this make elections run better?
The resolution promotes engagement through registration and information verification which supports the electoral process.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Encouraging Voter Participation: Under paragraph (2)(A), the resolution encourages each voting-eligible citizen to register to vote, which is a positive push for civic engagement.
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Ensuring Accurate Records: Under paragraph (2)(B), the resolution encourages citizens to verify with the appropriate State or local election official that their name, address, and other personal information on record is current, helping people make sure their registration is ready.
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Promoting Voting on Election Day: Under paragraph (2)(C), the resolution encourages voting-eligible citizens to go to the polls on election day and vote if they would like to do so.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that would cause negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make casting a ballot easier in practice? — By promoting voter registration and information verification, the bill encourages easier participation in the electoral process. Does this protect the right to vote? — The resolution encourages citizens to register to vote and verify their personal information to ensure they are able to participate in elections.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The encouragement to register and vote applies to all voting-eligible citizens, including those in rural areas. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The encouragement to register and vote applies to all voting-eligible citizens, including those in urban areas.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make elections run better? — The resolution promotes engagement through registration and information verification which supports the electoral process.
- 9/15/2025
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6623; text: CR S6602)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Alex PadillaDemocrat · California