Voting Rights Act of 1965, as Amended History, Effects, and Alternatives

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Chronology.

Civil rights.

Elections.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Washington, D.C.] [publisher not identified] 1975

Summary:

Examines the legislative histories of and pro-con arguments regarding the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and its 1970 and 1975 amendments, which allow Federal intervention in State and local elections to protect minority voting rights. Examines implementation and enforcement issues and effects, and legislative options for renewal. Includes text of the 1975 Amendments, list of jurisdictions covered by the Amendments, and chronology

Notes:

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Microfiche version Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Voting Rights Act of 1965, as Amended

Publisher Number:

CRS-1975-GGR-0007

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