Article 5NS5S House Passes John Lewis Voting Rights Bill, But It Will Face a Tough Fight in the Senate

House Passes John Lewis Voting Rights Bill, But It Will Face a Tough Fight in the Senate

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Rachel Pilgrim
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The House of Representatives passed the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act on Tuesday, with a 219-212 vote. According to CBS News, the legislation passed along party lines and is headed to the Senate for a tough fight with GOP lawmakers led by Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.

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