"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."
"Mr. Chairman, this amendment strikes in its entirety subtitle D of the bill, through which Republicans would impose their wish list of restrictive voting policies upon the District of Columbia."
"Washington, D.C., has the right to political self-determination."
"I think that the reason why we had higher voter participation in Georgia was not because of the reforms of 202 but rather in spite of reforms of 202."
"I support Ranking Member Morelle on setting up such a commission and naming it after Frederick Douglass."
"Prepared statement of Ranking Member Terri A. Sewell."
"For far too long that has not been the reality of our electoral process."
"Enslaved persons, indentured servants, Native Americans, and women were all denied the right to vote."
"Voting rights and ensuring and expanding access to the franchise should not be partisan."
"We must celebrate increases in voter participation, not respond with restrictions on voter access."
"Congress should be focused on expanding access to the ballot and ensuring voters in every State have access to the franchise."
"Ensuring every eligible American can cast a ballot is a goal we should all strive for."