Ron Wyden (D-OR)
A resolution designating September 2025 as "National Voting Rights Month".
A Democratic resolution with 25 Democratic cosponsors · See all 27 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6651)
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
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.
What this bill would do
This resolution officially designates September 2025 as "National Voting Rights Month". It highlights the historical and ongoing challenges of voter suppression, gerrymandering, and restrictive voting laws across the United States. The text encourages Congress to pass specific voting rights legislation, such as the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025. It recommends that public schools and universities teach students about the history of voting, voter suppression, and registration processes. Furthermore, the resolution expresses appreciation for a special postal stamp honoring Representative John R. Lewis. Finally, it invites Congress to fund public service announcements to remind citizens about elections, registration deadlines, and the importance of voting.
Yes· 3 of 20
- Scored +9
Does this protect the right to vote?
The bill designates National Voting Rights Month and strongly encourages the passage of voting rights protection legislation.
- Scored +9
Does this make casting a ballot easier in practice?
The resolution promotes voter registration campaigns, ballot access, and public service announcements for elections.
- Scored +9
Does this make elections run better?
The resolution promotes transparent elections, voter registration drives, and robust public awareness campaigns.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Educational Benefits (Resolved Section (4)): Public schools and universities are recommended to develop academic curricula that educate students on the importance of voting, voter registration, and different voting methods. This provision also ensures students learn about the history of voter suppression and current restrictive measures, which can lead to a more informed and civically engaged public.
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Civic Awareness and Participation (Resolved Section (6)): Congress is invited to allocate funds for public service announcements across various media platforms like television, radio, social media, and billboards. This provision helps remind people when elections occur, share vital registration deadlines, and urge citizens to vote, potentially leading to higher voter turnout and awareness.
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Protection of Voting Rights (Resolved Section (3)): The Senate encourages Congress to pass the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025 and other voting rights legislation. This action aims to strengthen protections for voters, prevent discriminatory gerrymandering, and safeguard minority voting rights.
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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would Black Americans be better off under this? — Directly addresses historical and current voter suppression affecting Black Americans and supports restorative voting rights legislation. Would Asian Americans be better off under this? — Acknowledges and aims to safeguard voting rights for Asian American voters. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — Supports protections against discriminatory practices affecting Hispanic voters. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — Highlights historical and ongoing voter suppression issues impacting Native American communities. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — Explicitly emphasizes the protection of voting access for disabled voters. Would students be better off under this? — Recommends that public schools and universities develop academic curricula on voting history and civic participation. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Addresses barriers such as financial burdens and modern-day poll taxes that affect low-income voters. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Highlights the protection of elderly voters against restrictive voting laws and cutbacks. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Encourages educational curricula in schools and universities regarding voter registration and the history of voting. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — Promotes broader civic participation and awareness for all eligible voters. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Supports equal access to the democratic process for middle-class citizens. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Supports mail-in voting options and ballot access that benefit rural populations. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Promotes equitable voting access across urban and underrepresented communities.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make casting a ballot easier in practice? — The resolution promotes voter registration campaigns, ballot access, and public service announcements for elections. Does this protect the right to vote? — The bill designates National Voting Rights Month and strongly encourages the passage of voting rights protection legislation. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The resolution highlights historical voter suppression and encourages legislation to protect minority voting rights. Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — The text explicitly notes the importance of protecting voting access for disabled voters.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make elections run better? — The resolution promotes transparent elections, voter registration drives, and robust public awareness campaigns. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The measure encourages public service announcements and education to inform citizens about election processes. Does this give the federal government more power? — The resolution calls on Congress to exercise federal authority to pass comprehensive voting rights legislation.
- 9/16/2025
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6651)
- 27 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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