WASHINGTON — House Democrats passed sweeping voting and ethics legislation over unanimous Republican opposition, advancing to the Senate what would be the largest overhaul of the U.S. election law in at least a generation. House Resolution 1, which touches on virtually every aspect of the electoral process, was approved Wednesday night on a near party-line 220-210 vote.
House Passes Sweeping Voting Rights Bill Over Republican Opposition
The Associated Press, Bangor Daily News
Thu, 03/04/2021 - 3:41am
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