Search Results: keywords:"2024 elections"

  • S. RES. 521 — Commending Taiwan for its history of democratic elections, and expressing support of Taiwan's democratic institutions.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:480

    S. RES. 521 is a resolution from the U.S. Senate that commends Taiwan for its history of democratic elections and expresses support for its democratic institutions. It recognizes Taiwan's effective self-governance and strategic importance to the free world. The resolution...

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    S. RES. 521 is a decision by U.S. leaders to cheer Taiwan on for having fair elections and to say they support Taiwan's way of choosing leaders. It also mentions they're worried about another country, China, trying to mess up Taiwan's election plans, and they promise not to use this decision as an excuse to start a fight.

  • S. RES. 780 — Recognizing August 1, 2024, as National Poll Worker Recruitment Day.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:152

    S. RES. 780 designates August 1, 2024, as "National Poll Worker Recruitment Day." This resolution acknowledges the important role of poll workers in the electoral process and expresses gratitude for their service. It also encourages eligible individuals to volunteer as poll...

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    S. RES. 780 wants to make August 1, 2024, a special day called "National Poll Worker Recruitment Day" to say thank you to people who help with voting and to ask more people to volunteer to help out when it's time for Americans to vote.

  • S. RES. 535 — Recognizing January 30, 2024, as Help America Vote Day.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:183

    S. RES. 535 acknowledges January 30, 2024, as "Help America Vote Day" in the United States. The resolution highlights the importance of poll workers and urges eligible individuals to volunteer as poll workers for the 2024 elections. Additionally, it advises voters to reach...

    Simple Explanation

    Imagine it's a day called "Help America Vote Day" on January 30, 2024, where people are reminded how important it is to help others vote by being a super helper called a "poll worker." They also say it's a good idea for everyone to make sure they know how to vote correctly by asking grown-ups at the voting office or checking online.