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Senate approves 85 8 renewal of voting rights act
The Senate approved an 85 to 8 vote to renew enforcement provisions of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, aiming to guarantee minority access to polls. The House already passed a similar measure. President Reagan is expected to sign. Supporters defend preclearance against discriminatory state laws, while opponents argued for scaling federal authority.
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Washington
Senate
Sen
Charles McC. Mathias Jr
R-Md
House
Reagan
Jesse Helms
R-N.c
North Carolina
Justice Department
Edward M. Kennedy
D-Mass
Mathias
Bob Dole
R-Kan
Lyndon B. Johnson