Bill96th CongressFiled Nov 12, 1980Science, Technology, Communications
S. 3191
A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit the broadcast of the results or projections of the results of an election to choose the electors of the President and Vice President of the United States until all the polling places in the United States are closed.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Nov 12, 1980)
Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit any station licensee from broadcasting the results or projections of results of an election to choose the electors of the President and Vice President of the United States prior to the official closing of all polling places.
What just happenedNov 12, 1980
Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Who’s behind it
Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID](R-ID)Sponsor
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- Nov 12, 1980IntroReferral
Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Introduced in Senate