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Senate to debate voting rights legislation
Marc Morial, the president of the National Urban League and former mayor of New Orleans, discusses the importance of voting rights legislation. WATCH the ABC…
Senate begins debate on voting rights
The bill would make Election Day a federal holiday and expand voting options. source
The Rundown: Top headlines today: Jan. 18, 2022
Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines. ABC News Live Prime, Weekdays at 7EST & 9EST WATCH the ABC News Live Stream…
Senate Democrats go forward with voting rights debate despite expected failure
Political experts weigh in as Senate debates on voting rights ahead of Wednesday’s filibuster showdown and give insight on what Democrats are trying to accomplish….
Senate to take up voting rights bill l GMA
Rachel Scott has the latest on the Senate’s plan to vote on the House-passed voting rights legislation. #ABCNews #VotingRights #VotingRightsAct #Filibuster source
Marking his 1-year in office, President Biden spoke about his legislative accomplishments | ABC News
Marking his one-year in office, President Joe Biden spoke about his legislative accomplishments despite his approval rating hitting a new low. Plus, the effort to…
Senate members debate voting rights legislation
Former Sen. Heidi Heitkamp, former acting DNC chairwoman Donna Brazile and president of the Brennan Center for Justice, Michael Waldman, discuss the voting rights legislation…
New data shows that nearly 1 million children tested positive for COVID-19 last week | ABC News
New data shows that nearly 1 million children tested positive for COVID-19 last week. Plus, President Joe Biden marks one year in office as the…
Senate holding vote on proposal to skirt filibuster rule
Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said senators are duty-bound to “protect and expand” voting. Republican leader Mitch McConnell delivered a warning if the voting rights bill…
Democrats fail to pass voting rights legislation in Senate for 5th time l GMA
Rachel Scott reports from Washington, D.C., on the Democrats’ failed attempt to pass sweeping voting reform. READ MORE: https://abcn.ws/3AoM8pR #ABCNews #VotersRights #VotingRights #GOP source
VP Harris reflects on 1 year in office l GMA
Vice President Kamala Harris assesses the biggest achievements and greatest obstacles the Biden administration has faced on the anniversary of the inauguration. #ABCNews #VPHarris #KamalaHarris…
What is the Senate filibuster? l ABC News
The filibuster can block or delay an action on a bill. #ABCNews #Filibuster source
Maryland senator reacts after Biden delivers remarks on voting rights
Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Md., responded to President Joe Biden’s address on U.S. voting rights discussed his thoughts on the Senate filibuster. WATCH the ABC News…
President Joe Biden urges Congress to pass legislation on voting rights
ABC’s Political Director, Rick Klein, discusses the president’s message in Georgia and the two democrats standing in the way of making changes to the Senate’s…
Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid lies in state at the Capitol
Reid was regarded as one of toughest dealmakers in Congress throughout his 34-year political career. #ABCNews #HarryReid #FormerSenateMajorityLeader source
GOP Sen. Kevin Cramer: Voting rights issue is ‘fake crisis’
ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Republican Sen. Kevin Cramer about the Democrats’ push for voting rights reform and the threats to eliminate the Senate…
Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth: Voting rights ‘fight is not over’
ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., about the battles over voting rights reform and the Senate filibuster. ABC News Live Prime,…
Biden speaks after meeting with Senate Democrats on voting rights
“It’s about election subversion, not just whether or not people get to vote,” the president said. source
‘We are not going to roll over’ on voting rights: Clyburn | ABC News
Martha Raddatz interviews House Majority Whip Rep. Jim Clyburn on “This Week.” #ABCNews #ThisWeek #VotingRights #JimClyburn source
Jan. 6 was a ‘coordinated activity on the part of a lot of people’: Thompson | ABC News
George Stephanopoulos interviews Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., on “This Week.” #ABCNews #ThisWeek #Jan6 #CapitolBreach #BennieThompson source
