At least 50 senators support John Lewis Voting Rights Act, but filibuster requires 60 (please read)

Friend, [sign and send the petition: The filibuster cannot block the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act](. [Sign and send the petition]( The legendary Rep. John Lewis dedicated his life to fighting for voting rights. But the bill that now carries his name could die in the U.S. Senate due to the filibuster: a Jim Crow relic. The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (HR 4) would strengthen voting rights by expanding and strengthening the government's ability to respond to voting discrimination. It will allow the federal government to determine whether voter suppression is taking place, and send in enforcement to protect those being affected. The bill would restore key voting protections that were removed in 2013 by the U.S. Supreme Court, giving the now-required congressional approval for preclearance. [Sign and send the petition to your Democratic U.S. senator(s): John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act must pass, even if that requires ending the filibuster.]( [Sign and send the petition]( The House passed HR 4, and it now heads to the U.S. Senate where at least 50 senators are in favor. But under Senate rules, the filibuster requires 60 votes for most pieces of legislation to advance. The filibuster is a Jim Crow relic that was used for decades to obstruct, water down and kill landmark civil rights legislation. It is outrageous that the filibuster can now be used by the GOP minority to block an important voting rights bill named after civil rights hero John Lewis. The Senate could end the filibuster by a majority rule, if they so desire. But by keeping it in place, they are preventing a majority from passing a bill that protects our democracy. [Sign and send the petition to your U.S. senator: Remember John Lewis, and how he fought for democracy. End the filibuster, so we can pass the John Lewis Act.]( [Sign and send the petition]( Keep fighting, Paul Hogarth, Daily Kos Daily Kos Relies on Readers Like You We don't have billionaire sugar daddies like some right-wing media outlets. Half our revenue comes from readers like you, meaning we literally couldn't do this work without you. Can you chip in $5 right now to help Daily Kos keep fighting? [Chip in $5]( If you wish to donate by mail instead, please send a check to Daily Kos, PO Box 70036, Oakland, CA, 94612. Contributions to Daily Kos are not tax deductible. Sent via [ActionNetwork.org](. To update your email address, change your name or address, or to stop receiving emails from Daily Kos, please [click here](.