On the recordJune 8, 2021
Senator Joe Manchin is blocking his own party’s voting rights bill on the basis of the fact that Republicans won’t vote for it.
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msnbc.comSenator Joe Manchin is blocking his own party’s voting rights bill on the basis of the fact that Republicans won’t vote for it.
Highlighting Manchin's role in blocking voting rights legislation.
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