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On the recordJanuary 19, 2022
the recent efforts in my State to undermine the continuance of American democracy highlight the importance of passing Federal voting rights legislation
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David Cicilline
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Emphasizes the need for federal voting rights legislation to protect democracy.

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