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McConnell backs Senate bipartisan electoral reform bill

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U.S. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell threw his support behind a bipartisan Senate electoral reform bill on Tuesday, saying the legislation, as introduced, is the only chance for Congress to prevent future chaos akin to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.

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WLKY

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Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell backs post-Jan. 6 revisions to elections law

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday he will "proudly support" legislation to overhaul rules for certifying presidential elections, bolstering a bipartisan effort to revise a 19th century law and avoid another Jan. 6 insurrection.

2 years ago·Louisville, United States

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Inquirer

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US Republican McConnell backs Jan. 6-linked electoral reform bill

U.S. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday voiced qualified support for a bipartisan Senate bill to clarify Congress' role in certifying presidential election results, calling it the only chance to prevent any future chaos like the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol assault.

2 years ago·Manila, Philippines

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USA Today

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McConnell backs Electoral Count Act to prevent repeat of Jan. 6 insurrection, all but ensuring passage

The measure would make clear the vice president's role in tallying Electoral votes is ceremonial and would make challenges to state results harder.

2 years ago·United States

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San Antonio Express-News

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McConnell backs post-Jan. 6 revisions to elections law

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday he will...

2 years ago·San Antonio, United States

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Houston Chronicle

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McConnell backs post-Jan. 6 revisions to elections law

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday he will...

2 years ago·Houston, United States

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NY1

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McConnell backs post-Jan. 6 revisions to elections law

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell says he will “proudly support” legislation to overhaul rules for certifying presidential elections, bolstering a bipartisan effort to revise a 19th century law and avoid another Jan. 6 insurrection

2 years ago·New York, United States

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