Biden signs executive order aimed at promoting voting rights
President Biden has signed an executive order which seeks to expand access to voting and voting information. Signed on the 56th anniversary of “Bloody Sunday,” the order directs federal agencies to devise plans to increase voter registration and participation, help states with voter registration efforts, and modernize Vote.gov, the federal government’s voting information website. President Biden signed the order a week after the House passed H.R. 1, a sweeping voting rights reform bill, and in the wake of several Republican state legislatures introducing or
Soon to take majority, Senate Democrats introduce voting reform bill
Democrats will soon take control of the Senate and plan to prioritize passing a sweeping voting rights and reform bill that the previous Republican-controlled Senate refused to consider. The bill features reforms designed to make voting easier, including allowing online voter registration and making it illegal to prevent anyone from registering to vote. It also includes campaign finance and ethics reforms and expresses support for statehood for Washington, D.C. and overturning the Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United.Visit CBS News to learn more.Image Credit:
Pence announces Biden’s victory after Congress completes electoral count
Over thirteen hours after being evacuated from the Capitol when a pro-Trump mob stormed the building, Congress completed its verification of President-elect Joe Biden’s electoral victory. Vice President Pence announced the results at 3:40am on January 7. Biden will be sworn in as President on January 20.Visit CBS News to learn more.Image credit: Michael Vadon (CC BY-SA 4.0) Voter Education Week Young adults will be the nation’s largest voting bloc in the upcoming election and the National Voter Education Week plans to equip them with the
All 538 electors have voted, formalizing Biden’s 306-232 win. Here’s how the electoral vote works.
On Monday, December 14, the 538 members of the Electoral College gathered and cast their votes for President, cementing Joe Biden’s victory. Here’s a look at the process of how the Electoral College votes. Visit CBS News to learn more.
Former felons in Florida cast their first ballots in early voting
A look at some former felons in Florida who were restored their right to vote, and are voting for the first time this election. Visit CBS News to learn more.