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- H.CON.RES.164
H.CON.RES.164: Expressing the support for the passage of the Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2015.
About This Bill
- Introduced Sept. 27, 2016
- Latest Major Action Sept. 30, 2016
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Sept. 27, 2016
Bill Summary
Observes and recognizes the new crisis of voter suppression tactics that have been enacted by states and localities since the Shelby County v. Holder Supreme Court decision. Urges congressional leadership to allow for an immediate vote on the Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2015.
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Sept. 30, 2016 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
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| Sept. 27, 2016 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Sept. 27, 2016 |
Introduced in the House by Marc Veasey (D-Texas) |