S. 2703 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Fannie Lou Hamer, Rosa Parks, and Coretta Scott King Voting Rights Act Reauthorization and Amendments Act of 2006
S. 2703 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006), the Fannie Lou Hamer, Rosa Parks, and Coretta Scott King Voting Rights Act Reauthorization and Amendments Act of 2006, was introduced on May 3, 2006, sponsored by Arlen Specter with 57 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 3, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 57
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
Fannie Lou Hamer, Rosa Parks, Coretta Scott King, and Cesar E. Chavez Voting Rights Act Reauthorization and Amendments Act of 2006 - (Sec. 3) Amends the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to revise requirements for the use of examiners and observers at federal elections.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Fannie Lou Hamer, Rosa Parks, Coretta Scott King, and Cesar E. Chavez Voting Rights Act Reauthorization and Amendments Act of 2006
Sponsor
Arlen Specter (D-PA). Co-sponsors: 44 Democrats, 12 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 3, 2006
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: By Senator Specter from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 109-295. Additional views filed. (Jul 26, 2006)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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