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Jim Sensenbrenner: It is imperative that Congress restore the Voting Rights Act preclearance requirement so as to stay true to the act's…

On the recordMarch 11, 2019
It is imperative that Congress restore the Voting Rights Act preclearance requirement so as to stay true to the act's purpose of ensuring equal voting rights for all.
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Jim Sensenbrenner
Republican · Wisconsin

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Sensenbrenner calls for Congress to restore voting rights protections.

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