Senate weighs changes to Electoral Count Act

Published September 27, 2022 12:00am ET



The Senate Rules Committee voted Tuesday to advance reforms to the Electoral Count Act of 1887, legislation aimed at making it harder to overturn a presidential election.

The panel approved the bill 14-1, with Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) casting the lone “no” vote. The bill is now ready for consideration by the full Senate.

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