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Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act facts for kids

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The Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act is a United States law made in 2009. It made it easier for Americans who live outside the United States to vote in United States elections.

The law says that each state has to allow people to register to vote through the Internet. It says the states must send ballots to its voters at least 45 days before each election.

President Barack Obama signed the bill. Senator Charles Schumer sponsored it.

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