The Voting Rights Act was one of the most important pieces of legislation ever passed by Congress. People fought and died for this most fundamental civil right, and we cannot go back as a nation.

Voting is the very basis of democracy. Laws need to be in place to ensure that every American gets the right to vote. Legislation that hinders these rights has no place in our country. Late last week, Representatives Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI) and John Conyers (D-MI) and Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) introduced new legislation—the Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2014—that would strengthen the Voting Rights Act. This bill isn't perfect but is the best vehicle we have for restoring the rights struck down by the Supreme Court last year. Rep. Benishek should co-sponsor and help to improve and pass this important legislation.

The Voting Rights Act is one of the most important pieces of civil rights legislation Congress has ever passed. Last year's Supreme Court decision weakened critical provisions of it. Right now, Congress can restore those protections by passing this important bill. Rep. Smith should support this effort by cosponsoring and fighting for a strong bill.

I think the Supreme Court made a mistake, and that mistake should be corrected.

The Voting Rights Act is one of the most important pieces of civil rights legislation Congress ever passed. Last year's Supreme Court decision weakened critical provisions of it. Right away, many states, including my state of Idaho, passed mandatory Voter ID laws, despite few incidents of voter fraud. This has disenfranchised entire segments of the population, including poor and elderly. Representative Simpson can help by cosponsoring this bill!

I started this petition because nothing is more fundamental to a flourishing democracy than ensuring the right to vote. In a post Citizens United World, where unlimited money can influence-- and sometimes even purchase-- elections, citizens need to act as safeguards to the only means of protecting our Voice-- and that's our Vote.

Voting is a right that should not be restricted based on income, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other factor. Weakening protections for voters gives politicians the ability to limit who votes in an even more impactful manner.

Voting is a constitutionally protected right. Democracy cannot function without full, free, and unfettered participation of all citizens.

The renewal of the Voting Rights Act should be supported by anyone who believes in election fairness

The Voting Rights Act is one of the most important pieces of civil rights legislation Congress has ever passed. Last year's Supreme Court decision weakened critical provisions of it. Right now, Congress can restore those protections by passing this important bill. Rep. Smith should support this effort by cosponsoring and fighting for a strong bill.

The Voting Rights Act is one of the most important pieces of civil rights legislation Congress has ever passed. Last year's Supreme Court decision weakened critical provisions of it. Right now, Congress can restore those protections by passing this important bill. Rep. Huizenga should support this effort by cosponsoring and fighting for a strong bill.

The Voting Rights Act is one of the most important civil rights legislation Congress has ever passed. Last year's Supreme Court decision weakened critical provisions of it. Right now, Congress can restore those protections by passing this important bill. Rep. Southerland should support this effort by cosponsoring and fighting for a strong bill.