Senate will debate new voter legislation as soon as next week

Published September 14, 2021 2:10pm ET



Senate Democrats plan to make another attempt at passing legislation that would increase federal oversight of elections and could vote on a bill as soon as next week, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said.

Unanimous opposition from Republicans means the bill cannot stave off a GOP filibuster and is headed for likely defeat. But Democrats want to hold a vote to demonstrate all 50 lawmakers in their party are willing to support a bill they say is aimed at increasing access to the polls.

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