Commemorating the 45th anniversary of Bloody Sunday and the role that it played in ensuring the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965
Sponsor: JOHN LEWIS (D-GA)
Commemorates the 45th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, and observes and celebrates the 45th anniversary of the enactment of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Pledges the House of Representatives to advance the legacy of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to ensure its continued effectiveness in protecting the voting rights of all people in the United States. Encourages all people in the United States to reflect upon the sacrifices of the Bloody Sunday marchers and acknowledge that their sacrifice made possible the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 6.0% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 409 | 94.0% |
| Nay | Lost | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 6.0% |