Opponents tell Senate it cannot ethically change election rules while ballots are cast
Sen. Cash and others said altering the election date and adopting a new congressional map while early voting is underway would be unprecedented and improper; they cited court rulings, Senate rules and practical voting counts in urging delay.
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Sen. Cash told the Senate he could not in good conscience support H 5683 because in-person early voting had already begun and substantial ballots were cast. "As of noon today, over 26,000 votes have already been cast," Sen. Cash said on the floor as he explained his decision to oppose cloture and a fast-tracked change to election timing.
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