Voting Rights Amendments

Summary

Voting Rights Amendments - Repeals the provisions of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, relating to State-imposed tests on the right to vote, and presumptions of illegal State action. Makes technical and conforming amendments.

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Timeline

1. 3 March 1975

   Introduced

   Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 3 March 1975

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 3 March 1975

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Sen. Allen, James B. [D-AL] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Byrd, Harry F., Jr. [I-VA] · I · Cosponsor
• · ssju00 · Standing

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