Expressing the sense of the Congress that, as Congress observes the 40th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and encourages all Americans to do the same, it will advance the legacy of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 by ensuring the continued effectiveness of the Act to protect the voting rights of all Americans.

Summary

States that Congress: (1) observes and celebrates the 40th anniversary of the enactment of the Voting Rights Act of 1965; (2) pledges to advance the legacy of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to ensure its continued effectiveness in protecting the voting rights of all Americans; and (3) encourages all Americans to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

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Timeline

1. 22 July 2005

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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2. 22 July 2005

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 22 July 2005

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 27 July 2005

   Reported

   Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

   Source: Committee

5. 27 July 2005

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

6. 27 July 2005

   Calendars

   Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 72.

   Source: Calendars

7. 27 July 2005

   Reported

   Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 109-195.

   Source: Committee

8. 27 July 2005

   Reported

   Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 109-195.

   Source: Committee

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Sponsors

• Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Gonzalez, Charles A. [D-TX-20] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33] · D · Cosponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing

Related records

• related to ← A resolution celebrating the 40th anniversary of the enactment of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and reaffirming the commitment of the Senate to ensuring the continued effectiveness of the Act in protecting the voting rights of all citizens of the United States.