Senate Democrats to try and advance John Lewis Voting Rights Act AGAIN as Chuck Schumer faces pressure to change filibuster rule due to Republican opposition of bill
Senate Democrats will try again to advance the John Lewis Voting Rights bill Expect to encounter Republican opposition for fourth time this year Republicans say bill gives the federal government sway over state management of elections Pressure growing on Chuck Schumer to change filibuster rule Biden said he would support that for voting rights legislation Moderate Dems Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema don't agree By Emily Goodin, Senior U.S. Political Reporter For Dailymail.com and Wires
Published: 17:31 GMT, 3 November 2021 | Updated: 18:05 GMT, 3 November 2021
Senate Democrats will try again on Wednesday to advance voting rights legislation but are expected to encounter Republican opposition for a fourth time this year.
The Senate is scheduled to vote on whether to begin debate on the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, which would replace part of the 1965 Voting Rights Act that the U.S. Supreme Court struck down in 2013.
The bill would also restore voters ability to challenge laws, such as those related redistricting or voter ID requirements that could be seen as discriminatory.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer urged Republicans to support debate on the measure and praised GOP Senator Lisa Murkowski for joining Dems in advancing the legislation.
But he needs nine more Republicans to vote with him to move the bill forward in the legislative process.
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