Armed Forces Voting Rights Protection Act of 2001 - Amends the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to: (1) require that every vote cast by an absentee or overseas member of the armed forces is counted; and (2) prohibit the disqualification of such a ballot for failures beyond the member's control (including absence of a postmark), if the ballot otherwise meets timely submission requirements. Sets forth criminal penalties for violation of this Act.
Actions
Apr 6, 2001
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Apr 6, 2001
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3718-3719)