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S.Res. 232 — A resolution celebrating the 40th anniversary of the enactment of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and reaffirming the commitment of the Senate to ensuring the continued effectiveness of the Act in protecting the voting rights of all citizens of the United States. | PoliFocus

S.Res. 232109th Congress

A resolution celebrating the 40th anniversary of the enactment of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and reaffirming the commitment of the Senate to ensuring the continued effectiveness of the Act in protecting the voting rights of all citizens of the United States.

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Commemorations

Summary

Observes and celebrates the 40th anniversary of the enactment of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

Reaffirms the Senate's commitment to advancing the legacy of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to ensure the continued effectiveness of the Act in protecting the voting rights of all citizens of the United States.

Encourages the people of the United States to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

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Related Legislation

H.Con.Res. 216Expressing the sense of the Congress that, as Congress observes the 40th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and encourages all Americans to do the same, it will advance the legacy of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 by ensuring the continued effectiveness of the Act to protect the voting rights of all Americans.
2005-07-27Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
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Legislative Actions

2005-07-29
Introduced in Senate
2005-07-29
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9541)
2005-07-29
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9541)

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