Just 9 House Republicans broke ranks to vote for a bill from Liz Cheney and House Democrats that aims to prevent another January 6. All of them are retiring.

The House passed a bill aimed at preventing another January 6. Just 9 Republicans voted for it.

The bill amends the Electoral Count Act and clarifies the vote-counting role of the vice president.

Senators introduced their own bipartisan bill two months ago, and some say this is just a messaging bill. The Bill passed by a 229-203 vote.

The "Presidential Election Reform Act," co-sponsored by Democratic Rep. Zoe Lofgren of California and Republican Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming, says itaims to prevent another January 6 attack by clarifying the laws that govern Congress's role in counting Electoral College votes.

In fact, the language of the House bill begins with very partisan and inflammatory language about the events of January 6. The bill was clearly written to make a political statement, not gain bipartisan support.

And on the substance of the bill, there are clear problems.

This bill also places strict limitations on the reason a member of Congress can object. There may be cases of fraud or widespread voter suppression in a state, and under this bill, a Member of Congress would be prohibited from objecting.

Additionally, the bill gives governors the final say on certifying state electors, despite it being the state legislature that has the constitutional authority to determine the electors of a state. Final authority should remain with the legislatures.

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>> Take Action: Urge your representative to vote NO on the Presidential Election Reform Act (H.R. 8873).