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06/02 - Voter Suppression in Texas leads to Dem Walk out Political Purgatory
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On Sunday night May 31st, 2021, Texas democrats successfully staged a walk out to prevent a vote from being held before a midnight deadline on a bill that would add new restrictions to elections in the state.
The vote for Senate Bill 7 was prevented from meeting its midnight deadline and was unable to move forward with its passing.
Senate Bill 7 would implement some of the strictest voting restrictions in the country, making Texas the most challenging state to cast a ballot in America.
Senate Bill 7 would implement a ban drive through booths, a ban on mobile voting booths, mail in voting restrictions, a ban on early voting on Sunday mornings, and changes evidence requirements for overturning an election.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott lead the charge for the vote in favor of Senate Bill 7, and as of June 1, 2021 Abbott threatens the paychecks of the democratic lawmakers who staged the walkout.
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On Sunday night May 31st, 2021, Texas democrats successfully staged a walk out to prevent a vote from being held before a midnight deadline on a bill that would add new restrictions to elections in the state.
The vote for Senate Bill 7 was prevented from meeting its midnight deadline and was unable to move forward with its passing.
Senate Bill 7 would implement some of the strictest voting restrictions in the country, making Texas the most challenging state to cast a ballot in America.
Senate Bill 7 would implement a ban drive through booths, a ban on mobile voting booths, mail in voting restrictions, a ban on early voting on Sunday mornings, and changes evidence requirements for overturning an election.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott lead the charge for the vote in favor of Senate Bill 7, and as of June 1, 2021 Abbott threatens the paychecks of the democratic lawmakers who staged the walkout.
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1 hr 1 min