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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Bill Number

SRES 232

Introduced

Jul 29, 2005

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9541)

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Anniversaries Commemorations Congress Government Operations and Politics Legislation Voting rights

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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.

Actions

Jul 29, 2005

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9541)
Jul 29, 2005

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9541)
Jul 29, 2005

Introduced in Senate

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