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S.Res. 671 (116th)

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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Introduced

6 August 2020

Last action

6 August 2020 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5286-5287)

Sponsors

Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO], Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI], Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR], Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE], Sen. Jones, Doug [D-AL], Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI], Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV], Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT], Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI], Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ], Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV], Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA], Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA], Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA], Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD], Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN], Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA], Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN], Sen. Harris, Kamala D. [D-CA], Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ], Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH], Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH], Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]

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Summary

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).

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Timeline

  1. 6 August 2020

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5286-5287)

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  2. 6 August 2020

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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