Law
John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021
Would have restored and modernized key Voting Rights Act preclearance and anti-discrimination protections weakened by Shelby County v. Holder and subsequent voting-rights litigation.
Year
2021
Impact
Blocked
Status
Blocked
Party
Democratic Party
Era
Contemporary Era
Impact Context
The House passed H.R. 4, and a Senate version followed, but the bill ultimately stalled under Senate obstruction, leaving major voting-rights protections unrestored during a period of aggressive state-level voting restrictions.
What This Policy Did
The House passed H.R. 4, and a Senate version followed, but the bill ultimately stalled under Senate obstruction, leaving major voting-rights protections unrestored during a period of aggressive state-level voting restrictions.
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Sources
Congress.gov • Government • Aug 17, 2021
Official bill page showing House introduction, House passage, and Senate receipt.
Congress.gov • Government • Oct 5, 2021
Official Senate bill page showing the November 3, 2021 failed cloture motion to proceed.