HRES 968
Calling on Congress to condemn voter suppression laws enacted by States and political subdivisions.
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This resolution urges Congress to denounce voter suppression laws enacted by states and local governments. It highlights a concerning trend of restrictive voting practices following the Supreme Court’s 2013 Shelby County v. Holder decision, which weakened protections for minority voters. The resolution specifically cites examples of laws limiting early voting, mail voting, and absentee voting, disproportionately impacting communities of color and low-income citizens. It also references the American Confidence in Elections Act (H.R. 4563) and expresses concern over its potential negative effects on voting access.
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Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] Norton
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