9 Senate Republicans Join Democrats in Unveiling, Backing Election Law Reform Bills

9 Senate Republicans Join Democrats in Unveiling, Backing Election Law Reform Bills
Sens. Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Joe Manchin (D-W. Va.). Drew Angerer/Getty Images - Drew Angerer/Getty Images
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A bipartisan group of senators, including nine Republicans, have reached a deal to change federal election law, a substantial victory for Democrats hoping to exceed the 60-vote filibuster threshold in the upper chamber.

The proposals include two pieces of legislation meant to alter U.S. election laws in response to President Donald Trump’s efforts in 2020 to have Vice President Mike Pence throw out electoral votes from states accused of widespread voter fraud.