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jun 17, 1970 - Voting Rights Act of 1970

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The act renewed the Voting Rights Act of 1975, which was a major cause since it needs to be renewed every five or so years. A major effect would be that it enforced the new voting age of 18, which is also protected under the 26th Amendment.

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jun 17, 1970
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~ 55 years ago