22 juin 1970 - Voting Rights Act of 1970

Description:

1. This renewed the provisions of VRA 1965 for another 5 years. It also extended the literacy test ban nationwide, lowered the voting age from 21 to 18, and reduced residency requirements.
2. Richard Nixon signed this act.
3. Federal laws are passed in DC
4. One major cause was the upcoming expiration of provisions of VRA 1965
5. One major effect is the application of the provisions to the entire nation.