S 1279 · 94th Congress · Government Operations and Politics
A bill to amend the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to extend certain provisions for an additional 10 years and to make permanent the ban against certain prerequisites to voting.
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EnactedLatest: Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H.R. 6219 passed in lieu.(1975-07-24)
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Provides, under the Voting Rights Act of 1965, for the extension of specified provisions for an additional 20 years. Makes permanent the ban against requiring compliance with tests and devices as a prerequisite to voting.…
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Cosponsors (10)
7 Democrats3 Republicans