House Democrats took another step toward considering a key voting rights bill by releasing a report documenting dozens of discriminatory election practices.
The move Friday is a prelude to the introduction of the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, named after the former lawmaker and civil rights leader. Leaders believe it stands a better chance of gaining bipartisan support than broader election and campaign finance measures.
Here’s the 132-page report from the Subcommittee on Elections in the Committee of House Administration.