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H.R. 5746Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act

3 recorded actions255 of these members are on the 2026 ballotWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: Donald S. Beyer, Jr. [D-VA-08]
Cosponsors: 5 · 3 Republicans · 2 Democrats
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Committees: Science, Space, and Technology Committee, Rules and Administration Committee
Latest action: Jan 19, 2022 · Motion to proceed to consideration of the motion to reconsider the vote by which cloture on the motion to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 5746 (Record Vote No. 9) withdrawn in Senate.

IntroducedOct 27, 2021
Passed the HouseDec 8, 2021
Passed the SenateDec 14, 2021
Sent to the PresidentNot yet reached
Became lawNot yet reached

What the measure doesCRS summary

This bill addresses voter registration and voting access, election integrity and security, redistricting, campaign finance, and voting rights.

Specifically, the bill expands voter registration (e.g., automatic and same-day registration) and voting access (e.g., vote-by-mail and early voting). It also limits removing voters from voter rolls.

Next, the bill establishes Election Day as a federal holiday.

The bill establishes certain federal criminal offenses related to voting. In particular, the bill establishes a new criminal offense for conduct (or attempted conduct) to corruptly hinder, interfere with, or prevent another person from registering to vote or helping someone register to vote.

Additionally, the bill sets forth provisions related to election security, including by requiring states to conduct post-election audits for federal elections.

The bill outlines criteria for congressional redistricting and generally prohibits mid-decade redistricting.

The bill addresses campaign finance, including by expanding the prohibition on campaign spending by foreign nationals and establishing an alternative campaign funding system for certain federal offices.

Next, the bill establishes new criteria for determining which states and political subdivisions must obtain preclearance before changes to voting practices may take effect. Preclearance is the process of receiving preapproval from the Department of Justice or the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia before making legal changes that would affect voting rights.

The bill also includes provisions related to federally protected activities at polling places and voting access on tribal lands.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.R. 5746 as house agreed to Senate amendment on Jan 13, 2022. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

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Jan 13, 2022Each bar: ✓ Yea from the bottom, ✕ Nay aboveJan 19, 2022

How every member votedSenate roll call 10

Senate Jan 19, 2022 · the primary vote

On the Decision of the Chair

Shall the Decision of the Chair stand as the Judgement of the Senate

Decision of Chair Sustained

52 Yea 48 Nay

Party-line vote 2 of 100 voting members broke with their own party: 2 Democrats.

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All members100 members

Democratic48 members

Independent2 members

Republican50 members

marks half of the votes cast. A party’s majority is the side most of its voting members took.

Cosponsors5 · 3 Republicans · 2 Democrats

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor H.R. 5746 and vote against it. 3 signed when it was filed.

RBrian Babin [R-TX-36]Original2026 profile

DTroy A. Carter [D-LA-02]Original2026 profile

RYoung Kim [R-CA-39]Original2026 profile

RSteven Palazzo [R-MS-04]Joined Nov 18, 2021

DAlan Lowenthal [D-CA-47]Joined Dec 7, 2021

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All recent votes 117th CongressHouse and Senate

H.R. 5746Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act

3 recorded actions255 of these members are on the 2026 ballotWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: Donald S. Beyer, Jr. [D-VA-08]
Cosponsors: 5 · 3 Republicans · 2 Democrats
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Committees: Science, Space, and Technology Committee, Rules and Administration Committee
Latest action: Jan 19, 2022 · Motion to proceed to consideration of the motion to reconsider the vote by which cloture on the motion to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 5746 (Record Vote No. 9) withdrawn in Senate.

IntroducedOct 27, 2021
Passed the HouseDec 8, 2021
Passed the SenateDec 14, 2021
Sent to the PresidentNot yet reached
Became lawNot yet reached

What the measure doesCRS summary

This bill addresses voter registration and voting access, election integrity and security, redistricting, campaign finance, and voting rights.

Specifically, the bill expands voter registration (e.g., automatic and same-day registration) and voting access (e.g., vote-by-mail and early voting). It also limits removing voters from voter rolls.

Next, the bill establishes Election Day as a federal holiday.

Additionally, the bill sets forth provisions related to election security, including by requiring states to conduct post-election audits for federal elections.

The bill outlines criteria for congressional redistricting and generally prohibits mid-decade redistricting.

The bill also includes provisions related to federally protected activities at polling places and voting access on tribal lands.

Roll calls on H.R. 57463 roll calls on this measure

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Jan 13, 2022Each bar: ✓ Yea from the bottom, ✕ Nay aboveJan 19, 2022

How every member votedSenate roll call 10

Senate Jan 19, 2022 · the primary vote

On the Decision of the Chair

Shall the Decision of the Chair stand as the Judgement of the Senate

Decision of Chair Sustained

52 Yea 48 Nay

Party-line vote 2 of 100 voting members broke with their own party: 2 Democrats.

Open the official roll call

How the chamber split

One dot per member. Select a seat or a bar to filter the list.

DemocratsIndependentsRepublicansFilled: YeaRing: NayGrey: not voting or present

By party select a segment to filter

All members100 members

Democratic48 members

Independent2 members

Republican50 members

marks half of the votes cast. A party’s majority is the side most of its voting members took.

Cosponsors5 · 3 Republicans · 2 Democrats

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor H.R. 5746 and vote against it. 3 signed when it was filed.

RBrian Babin [R-TX-36]Original2026 profile

DTroy A. Carter [D-LA-02]Original2026 profile

RYoung Kim [R-CA-39]Original2026 profile

RSteven Palazzo [R-MS-04]Joined Nov 18, 2021

DAlan Lowenthal [D-CA-47]Joined Dec 7, 2021

Who lobbied on H.R. 574627 organizations

Organizations that named H.R. 5746 in a lobbying disclosure. Only those that cited the bill by number appear, so this is a floor, not a full list.

HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGNIts PAC: Human Rights Campaign PAC

Civil Rights/Civil Liberties · Health Issues · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice · Defense +6 more5 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2022Filing

YWCA USA

Housing · Budget/Appropriations · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties · Education +6 more5 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2022Filing

AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEESfiled by AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES

Veterans · Agriculture · Alcohol and Drug Abuse · Arts/Entertainment +23 more4 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2022Filing

COMMON CAUSE

Government Issues · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV · Budget/Appropriations4 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2022Filing

END CITIZENS UNITED ACTION FUND // LET AMERICA VOTE ACTION FUNDfiled by END CITIZENS UNITED ACTION FUND // LET AMERICA VOTE ACTION FUND, FKA END CITIZENS UNITED ACTION FUND

Government Issues · Constitution · Media (information/publishing) · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties +1 more4 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2022Filing

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF THE U.S.

Budget/Appropriations · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties · Environment/Superfund · Government Issues +13 more4 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2022Filing

FRIENDS COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL LEGISLATION

Budget/Appropriations · Defense · Foreign Relations · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice +7 more3 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2022Filing

AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS

Agriculture · Budget/Appropriations · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties · Disaster Planning/Emergencies +15 more2 filings · 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) 2022Filing

ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS INCfiled by ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS, INC.Its PAC: Associated Builders & Contractors, Inc. PAC

Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace · Environment/Superfund · Health Issues · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code +6 more2 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2021Filing

ASSURED GUARANTY LTDfiled by MILLER & CHEVALIER, CHTDIts PAC: Assured Guaranty Inc. PAC

Taxation/Internal Revenue Code2 filings · 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) 2021Filing

55 disclosures name this measure. Retrieved from LDA.gov on 2026-10-04. Senate Office of Public Records cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from LDA.gov.

Who lobbied on H.R. 574627 organizations

Organizations that named H.R. 5746 in a lobbying disclosure. Only those that cited the bill by number appear, so this is a floor, not a full list.

HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGNIts PAC: Human Rights Campaign PAC

Civil Rights/Civil Liberties · Health Issues · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice · Defense +6 more5 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2022Filing

YWCA USA

Housing · Budget/Appropriations · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties · Education +6 more5 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2022Filing

AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEESfiled by AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES

Veterans · Agriculture · Alcohol and Drug Abuse · Arts/Entertainment +23 more4 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2022Filing

COMMON CAUSE

Government Issues · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV · Budget/Appropriations4 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2022Filing

END CITIZENS UNITED ACTION FUND // LET AMERICA VOTE ACTION FUNDfiled by END CITIZENS UNITED ACTION FUND // LET AMERICA VOTE ACTION FUND, FKA END CITIZENS UNITED ACTION FUND

Government Issues · Constitution · Media (information/publishing) · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties +1 more4 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2022Filing

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF THE U.S.

Budget/Appropriations · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties · Environment/Superfund · Government Issues +13 more4 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2022Filing

FRIENDS COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL LEGISLATION

Budget/Appropriations · Defense · Foreign Relations · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice +7 more3 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2022Filing

AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS

Agriculture · Budget/Appropriations · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties · Disaster Planning/Emergencies +15 more2 filings · 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) 2022Filing

ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS INCfiled by ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS, INC.Its PAC: Associated Builders & Contractors, Inc. PAC

Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace · Environment/Superfund · Health Issues · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code +6 more2 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2021Filing

ASSURED GUARANTY LTDfiled by MILLER & CHEVALIER, CHTDIts PAC: Assured Guaranty Inc. PAC

Taxation/Internal Revenue Code2 filings · 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) 2021Filing