Except as provided in section 3627 of this title , no provision of this chapter shall be construed to give authority to the Governors to make any change in any provision of this title. ( Pub. L. 91–375 , Aug. 12, 1970 , 84 Stat. 765 ; Pub. L. 99–410, title II, § 201(b)(4) , Aug. 28, 1986 , 100 Stat. 929 ; Pub. L. 109–435, title X, § 1010(f) , Dec. 20, 2006 , 120 Stat. 3262 .) Editorial Notes Amendments 2006— Pub. L. 109–435 substituted “of this title” for “of section 3682 or 3683 or chapter 30, 32, or 34 of this title”. 1986— Pub. L. 99–410 struck out “, or of the Federal Voting Assistance Act of 1955 ” after “or 34 of this title”. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries Effective Date of 1986 Amendment Amendment by Pub. L. 99–410 applicable with respect to elections taking place after Dec. 31, 1987 , see section 204 of Pub. L. 99–410 , set out as an Effective Date note under section 20301 of Title 52 , Voting and Elections. Effective Date Section effective Jan. 20, 1971 , pursuant to Resolution No. 71–10 of the Board of Governors. See section 15(a) of Pub. L. 91–375 , set out as a note preceding section 101 of this title .