Steve Cohen actually said...

I will actually challenge the Senate, today or tomorrow will be a great day to honor him and pass that bill as we go forward.

Elijah's presence, passion, and moral clarity will be missed. My heart goes out to his family, his constituents, and to all of us who will m...

we are saddened greatly by the loss of a great American, great congressperson, but a great American and human being in Elijah Cummings

The States that were covered under section 5 were States with some of the most virulent histories of racial discrimination in voting.