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Jan 20, 2022 · The John Lewis bill would restore key provisions of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 that have been struck down or weakened by the Supreme Court, and change the way federal courts handle...
- Henry Blodget
Sep 21, 2021 · The Freedom to Vote Act is potentially Democrats’ last attempt at a sweeping voting rights bill before the midterms. It is still expected to face Republican opposition; Senate Minority...
The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2023 is proposed voting rights legislation named after civil rights activist John Lewis. The bill would restore and strengthen parts of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 , most notably its requirement for states and jurisdictions with a history of voting rights violations to seek federal approval ...
Jan 18, 2022 · Versions of both measures, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the Freedom to Vote Act, have been approved by the House but face an uphill battle in the Senate.
Jun 9, 2021 · Democrats will struggle to get either bill through Congress, as they look for a way to combat the Republican-led efforts to restrict voting in state legislatures around the country. Here’s a...
- Associated Press
Mar 4, 2021 · House Democrats have passed HR 1, their signature anti-corruption and voting rights reform bill, for the second time in two years. But even though their party now holds the majority in the...
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Nov 9, 2009 · The Voting Rights Act of 1965, signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson, aimed to overcome legal barriers at the state and local levels that prevented African Americans from...
