H.CON.RES.216: Expressing the sense of the Congress that, as Congress observes the 40th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and encourages all Americans to do the same, it will advance the legacy of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 by ensuring the continued effect

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about congress
  • Introduced July 22, 2005
  • Latest Major Action July 27, 2005

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Bill Summary

States that Congress: (1) observes and celebrates the 40th anniversary of the enactment of the Voting Rights Act of 1965; (2) pledges to advance the legacy of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to ensure its continued effectiveness in protecting the voting rights of all Americans; and (3) encourages all Americans to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

(Source: Library of Congress)

What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There is one statement associated with H.CON.RES.216.

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 109-195.
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 72.
July 22, 2005

Introduced in the House by John Lewis (D-Ga.)

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