Vulnerable Republican Jeff Van Drew joins his party in voting to continue allowing states to enact discriminatory laws that make it harder to vote
Today, Rep. Jeff Van Drew voted against H.R. 4, the landmark John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to restore and strengthen anti-discrimination enforcement authorities in the Voting Rights Act of 1965. As states across the country pass Jim Crow-style voter intimidation and suppression laws, Rep. Van Drew voted to continue to allow states to restrict access to the ballot box, especially for voters of color, low income voters, seniors, servicemembers, and voters with disabilities.
Even worse, Van Drew’s vote is a flip-flop from just two years ago, proving he is in lockstep with his party as they continue to cast doubt on the results of the 2020 election.
“Republicans like Rep. Van Drew would rather choose their voters than the other way around,” said DCCC spokesperson Helen Kalla. “Instead of actually passing policies that help hardworking Americans, Rep. Van Drew once again sided with those in his party who are trying to change the rules to keep folks from voting.”
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