Voting Rights

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The Leadership Conference is working diligently to see that Tom Perez is confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Labor. Perez is an eminently qualified public servant and consensus builder who has dedicated his career to ensuring that all individuals are treated fairly and have the opportunity to succeed. He has served with integrity and distinction at the local, state and national level, compiling an outstanding record of achievement.

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Voting Rights

The basis and foundation of our democratic form of government is the right to vote. Voting is one of the most important tools Americans have to influence the policies the government adopts. Unfortunately, many Americans are effectively denied their right to vote.

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Virginia Senate Approves Absentee-Voter Bill

February 3, 2009 - Posted by The Leadership Conference

On January 26, the Virginia Senate approved a bill to allow no-excuse, in-person absentee voting in elections.

House Considers Bill to Give D.C. Residents a Vote in Congress

January 28, 2009 - Posted by The Leadership Conference

Yesterday, the House Judiciary Committee held a hearing on a bill that will give residents of Washington, D.C., a voting member in Congress.

Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Voting Rights Act

January 12, 2009 - Posted by Tyler Lewis

On January 9, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear arguments in a case that will challenge the constitutionality of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) of 1965.

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DC Voting Rights Bill

January 9, 2009 - Posted by The Leadership Conference

One of the first bills introduced this session will give the District of Columbia a voting member in the House of Representatives. Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton currently represents the District in the House, participating in debate and committees, but her delegate status does not allow her to vote on bills.

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