Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress must urgently take all appropriate measures to guarantee civil rights and fair political representation to all Americans.
Voting Rights and Supreme Court Reform Resolution
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the House Committee on the Judiciary for review. No further actions are scheduled at this time, and the bill is not moving forward. There is no companion bill listed for this measure.
Legislative Progress
This is a symbolic statement from one group of lawmakers that does not have the support needed to pass the House or change any actual laws.
Key Points
- This resolution says that the House of Representatives should pass new laws to protect every American's right to vote. It argues that recent court rulings have made it easier for states to create unfair voting districts that take away power from minority communities.
- The proposal calls for ending the 60-vote rule in the Senate, known as the filibuster. The sponsors believe this old rule prevents the government from passing important civil rights laws that the majority of people want.
- It also suggests big changes to the Supreme Court, such as adding more judges and setting term limits. The resolution claims these steps are necessary because the current court is making decisions that favor big corporations over regular people.
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Submitted in House
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress must urgently take all appropriate measures to guarantee civil rights and fair political representation to all Americans.
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