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On the recordJuly 12, 2023
the First and the 14th Amendment of the Constitution protects the fundamental right to vote, including the right of all Americans to vote safely and accessibly.
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Terri Sewell
Democratic · Alabama

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Sewell emphasizes constitutional protections for voting rights.

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