A Second Attempt To Pass The Bills Also Fails

Senate Democrats' Last-Ditch Push for Voting Rights Legislation Fails

A Second Attempt to Pass the Bills Also Fails

Versions of the Bills Have Been Approved by the House

Senate Democrats' last-ditch push to pass voting rights legislation failed on Wednesday night, as a procedural vote fell short of the 60 votes needed to advance the bill. A second attempt to pass the bills on January 19, 2022, as part of a combined bill with the Freedom to Vote Act also failed, with the combined measure again falling short of the 60-vote threshold.

Versions of both measures - the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the Freedom to Vote Act - have been approved by the House. However, the Senate has been unable to reach an agreement on the legislation, with Republicans largely opposed to the measures.

The failure to pass voting rights legislation is a major setback for Democrats, who have made it a top priority. The party has argued that the legislation is necessary to protect the voting rights of all Americans, particularly in light of recent efforts by Republican-controlled states to restrict access to the ballot box.

Conclusion

The failure of Senate Democrats to pass voting rights legislation is a reminder of the deep partisan divide that exists in Washington, D.C., and the challenges facing Democrats as they try to advance their agenda. It remains to be seen whether Democrats will be able to find a way to compromise with Republicans and pass voting rights legislation, or whether the issue will continue to be a source of conflict between the two parties.