aug 6, 1965 - Voting rights act

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- Is a landmark piece of federal legislation in the United States that prohibits racial discrimination in voting.
-Effective on August 6, 1965
-Mike Mansfield introduced in the Senate
-Lyndon B. Johnson signed it into law
-(Cause) After years of protest and consistent speeches and march, the African Americans finally got voting equality.
-(effect) this has major impacts as it finally allows African American to have a say in the government, this will entitle more changes.

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