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H.R.4: John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021
About This Bill
- Introduced Aug. 17, 2021
- Latest Major Action Sept. 14, 2021
- See the seven similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
223 (All Democrats)
Bill Versions
- Received in Senate - Sept. 14, 2021
- Engrossed in House - Aug. 24, 2021
- Introduced in House - Aug. 17, 2021
Bill Summary
John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021 This bill establishes new criteria for determining which states and political subdivisions must obtain preclearance before changes to voting practices may take effect. Preclearance is the process of receiving preapproval from the Department of Justice (DOJ) or the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia before making legal changes that would affect voting rights. A state and all of...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Statement of Administration Policy
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
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Sept. 14, 2021 |
Received in the Senate.
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Aug. 24, 2021 |
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 212 (Roll no. 260).
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Aug. 24, 2021 |
Mr. Davis, Rodney moved to recommit to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Aug. 24, 2021 |
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 601.
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Aug. 24, 2021 |
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 212 (Roll no. 260). (text: CR H4384-4391)
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Aug. 24, 2021 |
Mr. Davis, Rodney moved to recommit to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H4413)
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Aug. 24, 2021 |
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 601. (consideration: CR H4384-4415)
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Aug. 24, 2021 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Aug. 24, 2021 |
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 218 (Roll no. 259).
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Aug. 24, 2021 |
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
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Aug. 24, 2021 |
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
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Aug. 24, 2021 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4.
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Aug. 17, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Aug. 17, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Terri Sewell (D-Ala.) |