President Biden’s Passionate Plea: Why Congress Must Pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Act Now
President Biden called on Congress to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Act, invoking the memory of the late Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., and his pivotal role in the march on Selma, Alabama. This appeal to uphold voting rights garnered a standing ovation from Speaker Johnson and Republican colleagues in a rare bipartisan moment. The significance of honoring John Lewis’s legacy in the fight for voting rights was underscored by President Biden’s impassioned plea to lawmakers. The need to protect and expand access to voting for all Americans was made clear in his speech, emphasizing the importance of upholding democratic principles. As the debate over voting rights continues to play out in Congress, President Biden’s invocation of John Lewis serves
