Because of the dedicated advocacy of Common Cause members like you, a bipartisan House and Senate coalition has finally united behind a plan to close the legal loopholes that former President Trump exploited in his desperate, failed attempt to seize a second term in office that he did not win.

Trump’s lawyers weaponized the vague, confusing language in the 1887 Electoral Count Act to push the false claim that Vice President Pence had the power to change the election’s outcome.

Passing the Electoral Count Reform Act would ensure Trump couldn’t try this scheme again. Reforming this antiquated law would…

• Reinforce that the Vice President’s role is ceremonial (to prevent the overturning of election results);
• Require at least 20% of the House and Senate to object to a state’s electoral votes before forcing a debate, rather than the current requirement of one Senator and one Representative; and
• Guarantee expedited judicial review, ensuring federal courts will quickly hear disputed cases.

Trump has already declared his candidacy for a 2024 White House run – and even recently called for the termination of the United States Constitution in order to overturn the 2020 election and declare himself President.

Congress must take action – and act swiftly to close any loopholes Trump and his associates tried to exploit during the January 6 certification before he tries to do something similar next time.

With just days to go until the end of the 117th Congress, we can’t let this opportunity slip away. Can you add your name to urge members of Congress to not leave town until they fix the Electoral Count Act?