President Biden issued a statement on Senate Republicans blocking the John Lewis voting rights bill, urging them to reconsider.
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Senate GOP blocks John Lewis voting rights bill
Republicans Wednesday barred the Senate from debating a voting rights bill named after ardent civil rights activist, the late John Lewis.
Manchin, Murkowski sign on to John Lewis Voting Rights Bill
Sens. Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Murkowski (R-Alaska) signed on to a revamped voting rights bill Tuesday, a day before Senate test vote.
The Fight for Voting Rights Moves to the Senate
The Senate is set to consider the John Lewis Voting Rights Act. It would shield voters from racial discrimination at the ballot box.
Activists try to keep up pressure to pass elections and voting bills
Advocates in support of voting rights and election reform in the Senate have planned a sustained campaign for the upcoming weeks.
Frustrated voting-rights advocates claw for opening on Senate filibuster
The near-total gridlock in Washington is infuriating voting-rights advocates. However, they see the filibuster as a new opportunity.
Defending the Right to Vote
Stacey Abrams argues voting infrastructure is being gutted and the utility of a democratically elected government is being questioned.
Top DOJ civil rights official urged Senators to restore Voting Rights Act
Kristen Clarke a top DOJ official for civil rights argues that voting discrimination is “a current-day problem” that should be corrected.
King says voting rights bill could be brought to Senate floor next week
Sen. Angus King (I-Maine) said Thursday that the Freedom to Vote Act could be taken to the Senate floor next week for consideration.
$5.8 million in push for Democrats’ voting bill compromise
Advocates have provided $5.8million to encourage a voting bill compromise in Congress. The new bill will protect the right to vote.