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Steve Cohen: We need to pass the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act in his honor and regard for our oath and our duties as defenders of…

On the recordJune 28, 2021
We need to pass the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act in his honor and regard for our oath and our duties as defenders of the Constitution.
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Steve Cohen
Democratic · Tennessee

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Cohen emphasizes the need to honor John Lewis by passing voting rights legislation.

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