Rep. Sarbanes Statement on Senate's Failure to Pass the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act
January 20, 2022
January 20, 2022
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Rep. John P. Sarbanes, D-Maryland, issued the following statement on Jan. 19, 2022:
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Democracy Reform Task Force Chair Rep. John Sarbanes (D-Md.) today issued the following statement after the Senate blocked the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act (H.R. 5746).
"Minutes ago, the United States Senate failed to muster sufficient votes to change its rules, with the result that the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act will not recei . . .
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Democracy Reform Task Force Chair Rep. John Sarbanes (D-Md.) today issued the following statement after the Senate blocked the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act (H.R. 5746).
"Minutes ago, the United States Senate failed to muster sufficient votes to change its rules, with the result that the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act will not recei . . .