The Senate is set to consider the John Lewis Voting Rights Act. It would shield voters from racial discrimination at the ballot box.
Voting Rights Act articles on Democracy Chronicles
The Voting Rights Act was a landmark piece of national legislation in the United States that prohibits discrimination in voting. It was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson. Also see our section on American democracy as well as our articles on African-American voting rights, Voter Access, and Racism.
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.
Pass the Freedom to Vote Act
After HR1’s failure, Senate Democrats have proposed the Freedom to Vote Act. It is critical for protecting and strengthening US democracy.
Senate Democrats near agreement on new voting rights legislation
Democrats are close to reaching an agreement on a new voting rights law. It may be announced as Senate returns from its August recess.
White House says ball is in Congress’s court on voting rights, abortion
In response to Texas’s recent passing of restrictive voting rights and abortion bills, the White House has said it is up to Congress to act.