Bill115th CongressFiled Feb 26, 2018Government Operations and Politics
H.Res. 751
Calling on Congress to enact a new preclearance formula for the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and condemning voter suppression laws enacted by States and political subdivisions.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 26, 2018)
Calls on Congress to enact a new preclearance formula for the Voting Rights Act of 1965, based on the Voting Rights Amendment Act and the Voting Rights Advancement Act.
Condemns the use by states and political subdivisions of specified voter suppression laws and techniques.
What just happenedMar 8, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Who’s behind it
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large](D-DC)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseFeb 26, 2018
- Mar 8, 2018Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in House
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