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S.1659: Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2015
About This Bill
- Introduced June 24, 2015
- Latest Major Action June 24, 2015
- See the six similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
45 (42 Democrats, 2 Independent Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2015 This bill amends the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to allow a representative official of an Indian tribe, with authorization from the governing body of the tribe, to request one or more polling places to be located on tribal lands. The state or political subdivision shall provide each requested polling place at no expense to the Indian tribe if certain criteria are met. A federal court shall retain...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| June 24, 2015 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4604-4606)
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| June 24, 2015 |
Introduced in the Senate by Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.) |