Mazie Hirono: “one of the values we have in this country is family is important.”

right now, Republicans control the White House, the House, and the Senate. In other words, Republicans control the Federal Government. Since day one of the Trump regime, they have used that control to sow chaos and attack programs and…

The passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 was a major turning point in our country that finally gave many previously excluded people of color real access to the polls.

It is more urgent than ever that Congress pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.

I call up my amendment No. 2180 and ask that it be reported by number. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Hawaii [Ms. Hirono] proposes an amendment numbered 2180 to…