Calls on Congress to restore and strengthen the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

This resolution urges Congress to enact legislation that restores and strengthens the full protections of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. It highlights the historical significance of the Act and the recent Supreme Court decisions that have weakened its effectiveness. The resolution calls for a robust, results-based standard under Section 2, consistent with Thornburg v. Gingles, and a modernized preclearance regime to prevent discriminatory voting practices.

Calls on Congress to restore and strengthen the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

This resolution urges Congress to enact legislation that restores and strengthens the full protections of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. It highlights the historical significance of the Act and the recent Supreme Court decisions that have weakened its effectiveness. The resolution calls for a robust, results-based standard under Section 2, consistent with Thornburg v. Gingles, and a modernized preclearance regime to prevent discriminatory voting practices.