

"Consequently, should hacking of a voting machine occur, the government would not, in many conceivable circumstances, be able to use the CFAA to prosecute the hackers," the "Consequently, should hacking of a voting machine occur, the government would not, in many conceivable circumstances, be able to use the CFAA to prosecute the hackers," the report continued.

The bill marks the second piece of election-security legislation passed by the Senate so far this year, after they cleared a bill that denies visas to individuals who meddle, or are suspected of trying to meddle, in U.S. elections.

But most election-related legislation has stalled in the Senate, including a mammoth ethics and election reform, known as H.R. 1, that was passed by House Democrats.

Republicans also blocked a bill spearheaded by Sen.(D-Va.) that would require campaigns to inform the FBI about contacts with foreign nationals who are trying to make campaign donations or coordinate with the campaign.