On the recordJune 24, 2014
I voted for the Voting Rights Act extension 8 years ago in this Congress, but I knew then that Section 5 was problematic.
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congress.govI voted for the Voting Rights Act extension 8 years ago in this Congress, but I knew then that Section 5 was problematic.
Sessions reflects on his support for the Voting Rights Act and acknowledges its challenges.
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