Freshman Democrats call on McConnell to hold vote on election reform bill

A group of 62 freshmen House Democrats demanded Wednesday that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnellAddison (Mitch) Mitchell McConnellSunday shows - Biden win reverberates Buttigieg: McConnell will have to decide if he'll stand in the way of health care, tax plans This election wasn't a zero-sum game, and it's going to be messy MORE (R-Ky.) allow a vote on a sweeping election reform and security bill previously passed by the House.

The bill includes language to reform the election process, along with language to secure voting systems against cyber attacks. Senate Democrats have also introduced a companion bill.

Members who signed the letter include Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-CortezAlexandria Ocasio-CortezBiden campaign manager says he's 'going to make good' on 'incredibly progressive' agenda The year of the Republican woman Sunday shows - Biden win reverberates MORE (D-N.Y.), Ilhan OmarIlhan OmarSocial media responds to Harris making history: 'I feel like our ancestors are rejoicing' All four 'squad' members easily win reelection 'Squad' member Rashida Tlaib wins reelection in Michigan MORE (D-Minn.), and Ayanna PressleyAyanna PressleyAll four 'squad' members easily win reelection 'Squad' member Pressley glides to second term Democrats projected to retain House majority MORE (D-Mass.).

Twelve members spearheaded the letter, including Reps. Abigail SpanbergerAbigail Davis SpanbergerSpanberger wins reelection in competitive Virginia House race Manchin: Democrats 'didn't have a good message' in 2020 Ocasio-Cortez calls on Democratic Party to 'come together and not allow Republican narratives to tear us apart' MORE (D-Va.), Max RoseMax RoseHouse Democrats fall way short in disappointing night The Hill's Morning Report - Too close to call Overnight Defense: More veterans running for office, but numbers in Congress dwindling | Gunmen storm Kabul University, killing 19 | US forces rescue American hostage in Nigeria MORE (D-N.Y.), Colin Allred (D-Texas), Jason CrowJason CrowGiffords launches national Gun Owners for Safety group to combat the NRA House approves .2T COVID-19 relief bill as White House talks stall Lawmakers grill Pentagon over Trump's Germany drawdown MORE (D-Colo.), Sharice DavidsSharice DavidsNext Congress expected to have record diversity Native Americans elected to Congress in record numbers this year Record number of women to serve in the next Congress MORE (D-Kan.), Antonio DelgadoAntonio Ramon DelgadoNext Congress expected to have record diversity Chamber-endorsed Dems struggle on election night Democrats poised for House gains with boost from Trump-won districts MORE (D-N.Y.), Andy Kim (D-N.J.), Tom MalinowskiThomas (Tom) MalinowskiMalinowski beats back GOP challenge in New Jersey House race Phil Murphy says no coronavirus outbreaks in New Jersey linked to Trump fundraiser Marjorie Taylor Greene spars with GOP lawmaker over QAnon, antifa MORE (D-N.J.), Chris PappasChristopher (Chris) Charles PappasPappas fends off challenge from ex-Trump official in NH Centrist Democrats got their COVID bill, now they want a vote Trump-backed candidate wins NH GOP primary to take on Pappas MORE (D-N.H.), Dean PhillipsDean PhillipsChamber-endorsed Dems struggle on election night If we want change, young people have to do more than protest Pelosi and Trump go a full year without speaking MORE (D-Minn.), Katie Porter (D-Calif.), and Elissa SlotkinElissa SlotkinOvernight Defense: How members of the Armed Services committees fared in Tuesday's elections | Military ballots among those uncounted in too-close-to-call presidential race | Ninth US service member killed by COVID-19 Slotkin wins House race to keep Michigan seat Democrats poised for House gains with boost from Trump-won districts MORE (D-Mich.).

McConnell, though, has shown no sign he’ll agree to hold a Senate floor vote.

A spokesperson for McConnell reiterated to The Hill the Senate leader’s previous remarks on the bill in March, at which time McConnell said that “this sprawling, 622-page doorstop is never going to become law. I certainly don’t plan to even bring it to the floor here in the Senate.”

The bill was the first major piece of legislation introduced by the new House Democrat majority in January. Beyond its provisions on cybersecurity, it would require redistricting commissions to prevent gerrymandering, tighten rules around political lobbyists and stop foreign money from being used in U.S. elections.