Democrats Push For Voting Rights Legislation

By Claire Hyman
Senator Warnock
Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., joined at right by Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., speaks with reporters before a key test vote on the For the People Act, a sweeping bill that would overhaul the election system and voting rights, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, June 22, 2021. J. Scott Applewhite/Associated Press
Senator Warnock
Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., joined at right by Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., speaks with reporters before a key test vote on the For the People Act, a sweeping bill that would overhaul the election system and voting rights, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, June 22, 2021. J. Scott Applewhite/Associated Press

Democrats Push For Voting Rights Legislation

By Claire Hyman
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Republicans have passed dozens of bills since the beginning of the year that walk back voting rights. Now, Democrats are rallying behind legislation that would prevent further voter suppression. Reset checks in with an Illinois congressman to discuss the proposed For the People Act.

GUEST: Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL)