News Alert: House passes voting legislation ahead of Biden's visit to the Hill
The House of Representatives on Thursday passed voting legislation ahead of a visit from President Joe Biden to Capitol Hill to make the case for action on voting rights, a key priority for Democrats that faces major obstacles. The Democratic-controlled House approved a measure that combined two voting bills: the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. It will next be sent to the Senate where a high-profile fight awaits amid Republican opposition and resistance among some Democrats to changing Senate rules. CNN BREAKING NEWS You are receiving this newsletter because you've signed up to receive CNN Breaking News alerts.
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