Political Quotes

On the recordAugust 15, 2021
Congress has broad enforcement powers and must Act now to restore the Voting Rights Act.
Said by
Steve Cohen
Democratic · Tennessee

Editor's note · Context

Cohen emphasizes the need for Congress to act on voting rights legislation.

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