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Senate GOP blocks John Lewis voting rights bill

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Republicans on Wednesday blocked the Senate from starting debate on a voting rights bill named after the late Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.), marking the latest setback for Democrats in their push for new elections legislation.

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Senate Republicans again block key voting rights bill

John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act blocked in SenateBill’s failure likely to increase calls to end contentious filibuster Voting rights activists outside the White House on Wednesday. There was never any serious prospect of the bill passing – only one Republican senator supported it. Photograph: Allison Bailey/NurPhoto/Rex/Shutterstock Republicans in the US Senate again blocked a significant voting rights bill from advancing on Wednesday, …

2 years ago·Los Angeles, United States

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News18 India

Senate Dems Push New Voting Bill, And Again Hit GOP Wall

If at first you dont succeed, make Republicans vote again.

2 years ago·India

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The Guardian

Senate Republicans again block key voting rights bill

John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act blocked in Senate, a failure likely to prompt fresh calls to end filibuster

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

U.S. Senate Republicans again turn back voting rights measure

The U.S. Senate on Wednesday failed to advance voting rights legislation over Republican opposition for a fourth time this year, leaving Democrats unable to begin debate on a measure aimed at countering new ballot restrictions in Republican-led states. (Reporting by David...

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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The Independent

Senate Republicans block restoration of landmark Voting Rights Act

Chuck Schumer says GOP has ‘turned its back’ on protecting right to vote

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Senate Dems push new voting bill, and again hit GOP wall

WASHINGTON (AP) — If at first you don’t succeed, make Republicans vote again. That's the strategy Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer appears to be pursuing as the New York Democrat forced another test vote Wednesday on legislation to overhaul the nation's election laws.

2 years ago·United States

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