DCCC: Republicans Show No Interest in Restoring the Voting Rights Act
July 26, 2016
July 26, 2016
WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release:
Yesterday, Congressman Keith Ellison took the floor at the Democratic National Convention and called out House Republicans for refusing to allow a vote to update the Voting Rights Act. While the Judiciary Chairman stalls the legislation, Speaker Ryan refuses to use his authority to make sure millions of vulnerable voters have critical protections at the ballot box.
Yesterday, Congressman Keith Ellison took the floor at the Democratic National Convention and called out House Republicans for refusing to allow a vote to update the Voting Rights Act. While the Judiciary Chairman stalls the legislation, Speaker Ryan refuses to use his authority to make sure millions of vulnerable voters have critical protections at the ballot box.