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.

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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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• Reported in House (text)

  Reported in House · EN · 27 July 2005

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  Reported in House · EN · 27 July 2005

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• Reported to House without amendment

  summary · EN · 27 July 2005

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 22 July 2005

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• Introduced in House

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