Biden urges Congress to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Act
In a recent address to Congress, President Biden highlighted the importance of passing the Voting Rights Act by invoking the memory of the late Rep. John Lewis, a key figure in the civil rights movement. The mention of Rep. Lewis prompted Speaker Johnson and other Republicans to rise in applause. The significance of Rep. John Lewis’s legacy in the fight for voting rights was underscored by President Biden during his speech. By referencing Rep. Lewis’s pivotal role in the march on Selma, Alabama, the President emphasized the need for Congress to take action on the Voting Rights Act. Speaker Johnson and his Republican colleagues were visibly moved by President Biden’s tribute to Rep. John Lewis. The standing ovation that followed