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Texas Democratic lawmakers again urge Senate to act on federal voting legislation

Posted on October 28, 2021 · The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act would essentially restore the preclearance provision taken out of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 in 2013.

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Democrats’ biggest push for voting rights fails with no Republicans on board

Posted on October 20, 2021 · The Freedom to Vote Act was led in part by Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin, who was trying to get Republicans on board. Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell vocally opposed it.