The Senate on Tuesday is set to debate legislation that combines the two major voting bills, the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
, is seen as too late, coming as the president ends his first year in office with his popularity sagging.
Senators have been working nonstop for weeks on rules changes that could win support from Sinema and Manchin, only to see their efforts repeatedly dashed. It would require access to early voting and mail-in ballots that became overwhelmingly popular during the COVID-19 pandemic and ensure that states make voting more accessible for people with disabilities.
The John R. Lewis Voting Advancement Act would establish new criteria for determining which states must get pre-clearance before changes to voting practices may take effect.The U.S.
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