SR860: A resolution recognizing September 15, 2026, as "National Voter Registration Day".

What the bill says

From the introduced text, September 16, 2026:

III 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 860 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 16, 2026 Mr. McConnell (for himself and Mr. Padilla ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing September 15, 2026, as National Voter Registration Day . SECTION That the Senate-- (1) recognizes September 15, 2026, as National Voter Registration Day ; and (2) encourages each voting-eligible citizen of the United States-- (A) to register to vote; (B) to verify with the appropriate State or local election official that the name, address, and other personal information on record is current; and (C) to go to the polls on election day and vote if the voting-eligible citizen would like to do so.

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Sponsors

• McConnell, Mitch (R) · primary sponsor
• Padilla, Alex (D, SD-CA)

Latest actions

1. September 16, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4762-4763; text: CR S4761)
2. September 16, 2026: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

Common questions

What is SR860?

SR860 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): A resolution recognizing September 15, 2026, as "National Voter Registration Day".

What is the status of SR860?

Introduced as of September 16, 2026. Latest action: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4762-4763; text: CR S4761) (September 16, 2026).

Who sponsored SR860?

McConnell, Mitch (R), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for SR860?

On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-re/860