On the recordJune 23, 2021
The reauthorization of the act was supported almost unanimously by Republicans and Democrats in the House as well as in the Senate.
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congress.govThe reauthorization of the act was supported almost unanimously by Republicans and Democrats in the House as well as in the Senate.
Holder highlights bipartisan support for the Voting Rights Act reauthorization.
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