Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act
Failed — did not advance.
Latest action (19 Jan 2022): Cloture on the motion to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 5746 not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 51. Record Vote Number: 9.
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Official summary
This bill was introduced in a previous session of Congress but was killed due to a failed vote for cloture, under a fast-track vote called "suspension", or while resolving differences on January 19, 2022.
Timeline
19 Jan 2022
Cloture on the motion to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 5746 not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 51. Record Vote Number: 9.
13 Jan 2022
On motion that the House agree with an amendment to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 203 (Roll no. 9).
14 Dec 2021
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
8 Dec 2021
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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