House Passes John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act

The transcript discusses the passage of the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act by the House, aiming to restore protections removed by the Supreme Court in 2013. It also covers President Biden's $3.5 trillion budget plan, which includes funding for education, Medicare, and clean energy. The transcript highlights the drama in the House, where moderate Democrats threatened to withhold votes on the budget unless a vote on the bipartisan infrastructure bill was held first. A deal was struck to vote on the infrastructure package by September 27th.

What does the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act aim to restore?

What criteria must states with a history of voting rights violations meet according to the Act?

What are some of the key programs President Biden wants to fund with the proposed budget?

What was the main concern of moderate Democrats regarding the budget blueprint?

What deal did Pelosi strike with her party members regarding the bipartisan package?