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1. www.pbs.org › newshour › politicsVoting rights bill blocked by Republican filibuster | PBS News

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   Jan 19, 2022 · — WASHINGTON (AP) — Voting legislation that Democrats and civil rights groups argued is vital for protecting democracy was blocked Wednesday by a Republican filibuster, a setback for President...

2. time.com › 6109259Republicans Blocked Voting Rights Legislation. What’s Next ...

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   Oct 22, 2021 · Senate GOP lawmakers blocked a more expansive version of the Freedom to Vote Act twice already; the current version was adopted after Sen. Joe Manchin attempted to reach out to Republicans and ...

3. www.npr.org › 2023/11/30 › 1216054095The Voting Rights Act is being attacked from 'every possible ...

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   Nov 30, 2023 · Passed in 1965, the Voting Rights Act has been seen as one of the most significant achievements of the Civil Rights Movement. It dismantled decades of discriminatory Jim Crow laws and aimed to...

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4. www.nbcnews.com › politics › congressVoting legislation blocked — again — in Senate as Republicans ...

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   Oct 20, 2021 · WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans filibustered a major voting bill Wednesday that would allow automatic and same-day voter registration and make Election Day a holiday.

5. www.cnn.com › 2021/11/03 › politicsSenate Republicans block John Lewis voting rights bill in key ...

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   Nov 3, 2021 · Senate Republicans blocked the John Lewis Voting Rights Act from advancing on Wednesday when the Senate took a procedural vote on whether to open debate on the legislation. The final tally was...

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     After a day of debate, the voting rights bill is blocked in the Senate.

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7. www.latimes.com › politics › storyJohn Lewis voting rights bill fails in U.S. Senate - Los ...

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   Nov 3, 2021 · Senate Republicans blocked a voting rights bill Wednesday that would require states to clear changes in voting procedures with the Justice Department.

8. www.businessinsider.com › freedom-to-vote-act-johnWhat's in Freedom to Vote Act, John Lewis Voting Rights Bill ...

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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...

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   Who blocked the John Lewis Voting Rights Act?

   • Senate Republicans blocked the progress of the John Lewis Voting Rights Act when they voted against opening debate on the legislation. The final tally was 50 to 49 with GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska voting with Democrats in favor.

   Senate Republicans block John Lewis voting rights bill in key vote - CNN

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   How do I Opt-Out of the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act?

   • You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email. The Senate on Wednesday voted against the Freedom to Vote Act and The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, striking the fatal blow into Senate Democrats' effort to pass major voting rights legislation.

   What's in Freedom to Vote Act, John Lewis Voting Rights Bill: Explainer

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   Which Senator voted for John Lewis?

   • GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska was the only Republican to vote with Democrats in favor, resulting in a 50 to 49 tally. The John Lewis voting bill that the Senate considered is aimed at fighting voter suppression and restoring and updating key parts of the landmark Voting Rights Act, originally passed in 1965.

   Senate Republicans block John Lewis voting rights bill in key vote - CNN

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   What's going on with the Voting Rights Act?

   • But for decades, really since its inception, the Voting Rights Act has also been under legal assault, with court decisions hollowing out key provisions of the act. Here to talk about the history and what's at stake with the latest action is Ari Berman, a national voting rights correspondent for Mother Jones.

   The Voting Rights Act is being attacked from 'every possible ... - NPR

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