Following Senate Action on Freedom to Vote Act, Sen. Merkley Keeps Pressure Up on Protecting Americans' Democratic Rights
October 21, 2021
October 21, 2021
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following statement:
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Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement after Senate Republicans refused to proceed to debate and filibustered the first Senate vote on the Freedom to Vote Act. Merkley has been helping to lead negotiations within the Senate on legislation that would protect Americans' freedom to vote, stop billionaires from buying elections, and end partisan gerrymanderin . . .
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Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement after Senate Republicans refused to proceed to debate and filibustered the first Senate vote on the Freedom to Vote Act. Merkley has been helping to lead negotiations within the Senate on legislation that would protect Americans' freedom to vote, stop billionaires from buying elections, and end partisan gerrymanderin . . .