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On the recordOctober 20, 2021
Every single Republican senator just blocked this chamber from having a debate, simply a debate on protecting Americans right to vote in free and fair elections. A little over a year ago, our country held this safest most accessible, most on the level elections in modern history, Republican obstruction is not a cause for throwing in the towel. As soon as next week, I`m prepared to bring the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act here to the floor. What we saw from Republicans today is not how the Senate is supposed to work.
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Chuck Schumer
Democratic · New York
Source
msnbc.com

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Chuck Schumer criticizes Republican senators for blocking a debate on voting rights legislation.

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