A resolution recognizing, commemorating, and celebrating the 55th anniversary of the enactment of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and reaffirming the Senate's commitment to ensuring the continued vitality of the Act and the protection of the voting rights of all citizens of the United States.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Aug 6, 2020)
This resolution commemorates the 55th anniversary of the enactment of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Further, the Senate reaffirms its commitment to ensuring the act continues to protect the voting rights of U.S. citizens. In addition, the Senate commits itself to fully restoring Section 4 of the act (which contained a coverage formula to determine the states and jurisdictions that had to obtain preclearance before making legal changes that would affect voting rights).
What just happenedAug 6, 2020
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5286-5287)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateAug 6, 2020
- Aug 6, 2020IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5286-5287)
Judiciary Committee - Aug 6, 2020IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate