The Senate plans to vote this week on the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act (H.R. 5746). The measure is expected to fail because the Senate rule known as the filibuster allows a minority to block all but certain budget-related measures. Democrats could propose changing Senate rules to pass the voting rights bill, but lack the votes to make that happen. Shortly before President Biden met with Democratic senators last Thursday, Sens. Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) and Joe Manchin (D-WV) once again vowed to oppose changing Senate rules even though they support the voting rights bill.
CHEER: U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a $750 million funding increase to help schools continue to serve children healthy and nutritious meals. Tweet this >
CHEER: House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD) said in a speech on the Senate floor, “Teachers are the most important people in any society because they educate the leadership and citizens of tomorrow.” Tweet this >
