Cruz Blocks Democrats’ 4am Effort To Advance Voting Rights Bill

After 15 hours of amendment votes, Senate Democrats sought to advance a voting rights package. However, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) blocked it. At 4 a.m. EST on Wednesday, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) tried…

Madison SummersAug 11, 20212 min read

See Cruz’s remarks below:

Schumer set up a vote for September for an election debate, which would need 10 Republican votes, along with every Democrat, to start the debate.

“Voting rights, Voting rights, will be the first matter of legislative business when the Senate returns to session in September,” Schumer said. “Our democracy demands no less.”

Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.V.) reiterated his opposition to the “For the People Act” early Wednesday, “I have made it crystal clear that I do not support the For the People Act. Over the past few months, I have worked to eliminate the far-reaching aspects of that bill and amend the legislation to make sure our elections are fair, accessible and secure.”

Senate Republicans previously blocked the Voting rights package.