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Elections Clause

Floor Speech

By: Val Hoyle
By: Val Hoyle
Date: Sept. 1, 2026
Location: Washington, DC

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Ms. HOYLE of Oregon. Mr. Speaker, Article I, Section 4, Clause 1 of the Constitution says: The time, place, and manner of elections for Senators and Representatives, shall be prescribed in each State by the legislature thereof, but Congress may at any time by law--by law--make or alter such regulations.

There is a court order saying the administration may not interfere with vote by mail. In Oregon, we only vote by mail and have done so since 1995, and yet, here we are.

Where are my colleagues who took an oath to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law? Where are my colleagues who took an oath to uphold the separation of powers between Congress and the executive branch and representative democracy? Where are my colleagues who took an oath to uphold the peaceful transfer of power, to allow every eligible citizen to vote? Where are my colleagues?

History will not judge this cowardice well. Where the hell are you? Stand up and uphold the Constitution. You took a damn oath.

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