Sen. Merkley: With Filibuster of Voting Rights Act Restoration, Pressure Grows to Restore the Senate's Ability to Act
November 04, 2021
November 04, 2021
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following statement:
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Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement after 48 Republican Senators filibustered beginning debate on the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, legislation that would restore the Voting Rights Act of 1965:
"In 2006, the reauthorization of the Voting Rights Act passed the Senate unanimously. Today, just 15 years later, and despite sup . . .
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Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement after 48 Republican Senators filibustered beginning debate on the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, legislation that would restore the Voting Rights Act of 1965:
"In 2006, the reauthorization of the Voting Rights Act passed the Senate unanimously. Today, just 15 years later, and despite sup . . .