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Louisiana senators reject Biden's voting bill as part of 49-51 vote

Louisiana senators reject Biden's voting bill as part of 49-51 vote

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Louisiana senators reject Biden's voting bill as part of 49-51 vote

Democrats who support the bill say the types of acceptable identification needs to be broadened.

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Louisiana senators reject Biden's voting bill as part of 49-51 vote

Democrats who support the bill say the types of acceptable identification needs to be broadened.
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