December 13, 2023
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Dear Mr. Neal,
The right to vote and have that vote counted is the foundation of democracy and liberty—with it, anything is possible; without it, nothing is. But for too many Americans, this fundamental right has long been under attack. We should be making it easier—not harder—for every eligible voter to make their voice heard at the ballot box.
That is why I signed an Executive Order directing an all-of-government effort to promote access to voting, including requiring every federal agency to evaluate ways to promote voter registration and participation. I appointed leaders to the Department of Justice who are committed to defending civil rights and voting rights, and the Department has doubled its voting rights enforcement staff to protect the voting rights of all Americans. And I was proud to sign the bipartisan Electoral Count Act to protect the will of the people and the peaceful transfer of power.
There is so much more we must do to strengthen voting rights protections. I continue to call on Congress to pass the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, which together would expand voting access, protect against attempts to undermine the nonpartisan electoral process, and prevent discrimination in voting. We must find a way to debate, vote on, and pass these important bills, so I fully support changing Senate rules to prevent a minority of Senators from blocking action on voting rights. When it comes to protecting majority rule in America, the majority should rule in the United States Senate.
This is a Nation that honors the will of the people. While the battle for the soul of America has many fronts, the right to vote freely and fairly and have that vote counted is the most fundamental. We all have a duty to protect, defend, and stand up for that right.
Sincerely,
The right to vote and have that vote counted is the foundation of democracy and liberty—with it, anything is possible; without it, nothing is. But for too many Americans, this fundamental right has long been under attack. We should be making it easier—not harder—for every eligible voter to make their voice heard at the ballot box.
That is why I signed an Executive Order directing an all-of-government effort to promote access to voting, including requiring every federal agency to evaluate ways to promote voter registration and participation. I appointed leaders to the Department of Justice who are committed to defending civil rights and voting rights, and the Department has doubled its voting rights enforcement staff to protect the voting rights of all Americans. And I was proud to sign the bipartisan Electoral Count Act to protect the will of the people and the peaceful transfer of power.
There is so much more we must do to strengthen voting rights protections. I continue to call on Congress to pass the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, which together would expand voting access, protect against attempts to undermine the nonpartisan electoral process, and prevent discrimination in voting. We must find a way to debate, vote on, and pass these important bills, so I fully support changing Senate rules to prevent a minority of Senators from blocking action on voting rights. When it comes to protecting majority rule in America, the majority should rule in the United States Senate.
This is a Nation that honors the will of the people. While the battle for the soul of America has many fronts, the right to vote freely and fairly and have that vote counted is the most fundamental. We all have a duty to protect, defend, and stand up for that right.
Sincerely,
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