Chuck Schumer said Friday he is planning to force a vote next month on a sweeping bill to "overhaul elections".
In a letter to the DEMOCRAT caucus, Schumer said he would bring the "For the People Act", also known as S. 1 and H.R. 1, to the floor in June. Though he's previously said it would get a vote before the August recess, Friday marks the first time he's tied it to a hard timeline.
The bill is a top priority for DEMOCRATS.
The legislation is a federal takeover of elections.
The bill, which passed the House without any GOP support, requires states to offer mail-in ballots and a minimum of 15 days of early voting, while calling for online and same-day voter registration. The measure also calls for the creation of commissions to draw congressional districts.
Schumer is seeking to nix the 60-vote threshold.
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/555977-schumer-to-force-vote-on-sweeping-election-overhaul-next-month
