Peters Statement on Republican Move to Block Vital Voting Rights Legislation
Peters Spoke on Senate Floor Earlier in Support of the Freedom to Vote Act and John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) released the following statement after Senate Republicans blocked passage of voting rights legislation to protect American democracy:
“The right to vote is the bedrock of our democracy – and safeguarding this right is one of our most sacred constitutional duties as lawmakers.
“The same lies that led to the January 6th attack on our Capitol have fanned out across the nation where they have been propped up in state legislatures – including in Michigan – as a false pretense to make it more difficult to vote. We also saw how close we came in Michigan to a constitutional crisis during the certification of what was a free, fair and secure election in 2020.
“We cannot take our democracy for granted – we must protect the rights of Americans across our country. We should encourage – not deter – Americans from exercising their right to participate in free and fair elections. Unfortunately my Republican colleagues have again blocked critical voting rights legislation from advancing and are allowing voter discrimination laws across the country to go unchecked.
“Despite that, I remain committed to passing legislation that expands access to the ballot box and makes it easier for citizens to participate in our democratic process. All Americans deserve to have their voices heard – and I’ll continue highlighting why this legislation is so important.”
To watch Senator Peters’ remarks on the Senate floor earlier today on voting rights, click here.
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