John,
This afternoon, Senate Democrats failed to overcome a Republican filibuster of S. 2747, the Freedom to Vote Act, landmark legislation that would protect and expand voting rights for the American people.
Time and time again, Republican-controlled legislatures across the country have been hell-bent on passing laws that make it more difficult for people to vote and easier for partisan officials to subvert our elections.
Today, Republicans, once again, revealed just how undemocratic they are and blocked thoughtful debate on the voter-centric policies of the Freedom to Vote Act that could improve ballot access.
Make no mistake, the filibuster of the Freedom to Vote Act is a serious setback in protecting our democracy. However, states still have substantial leeway to pursue their own pro-voting reforms in the absence of federal action. In the piece we published this evening, we outline the significant steps states can take to protect voters in “Four Things States Can Do to Protect Voting.”
While today is a dark day for democracy, tomorrow we will continue to defend it together.
Thank you for fighting with us,
Team Democracy Docket
