H.R. 4 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019
H.R. 4 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) has passed the house — introduced on Feb 26, 2019, sponsored by Terri A. Sewell with 229 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Feb 26, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 229
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019 This bill establishes new criteria for determining which states and political subdivisions must obtain preclearance before changes to voting practices in these areas may take effect. (Preclearance is the process of receiving preapproval from the Department of Justice or the U.S.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Terri A. Sewell (D-AL). Co-sponsors: 229 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 26, 2019
- Passed the HouseDec 6, 2019
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Con. Res. 107, enrollment corrections on H.R. 4 have been made. (Jul 27, 2020)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Dec 6, 2019 · Passed228–187 - On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
House · Dec 6, 2019 · Failed200–215
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Voting Rights Advancement ActHouse · Dec 6, 2019
- Voting Rights Advancement ActHouse · Dec 6, 2019
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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