27 Jul 2006 Jahr - Voting Rights Act of 2006

Beschreibung:

1. What is it?
The Voting Rights Act of 2006 is an amendment to the Voting Rights Act of 1992.

2. When did it happen?
July 27th, 2006

3. Who was involved?
- George W. Bush- his administration stayed out of discussions for the most part, deciding instead to leave it to Congress.

4. Where did it happen?
Washington DC

5. One major cause
The Voting Rights Act was set to expire in 2007, so Congress decided to reassess it in 2006. Once again, civil rights groups and Democrats were interested in expanding the bill and extending it further.

6. One major effect
The bill was passed with little serious opposition, partly because the Republican Party had been gaining support from language minorities. The special provisions were once again extended for 25 years, therefore, it will be 2031 before another amendment is brought up in Congress again.

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