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H.Con.Res. 216

Concurrent ResolutionFederalHouseReported
H.Con.Res.216 - Expressing 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.
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Floor Vote
Latest Action · July 27, 2005
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Congress
109th (2005–2007)
Introduced
July 22, 2005
Sponsor
Rep. John LewisD
Cosponsors (9)
7D 2R
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(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) States that Congress: (1) observes and celebrates the 40th anniversary of the enactment of the Voting Rights Act of 1965; (2) pledges to advance the legacy of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to ensure its continued effectiveness in protecting the voting rights of all Americans; and (3) encourages all Americans to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

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