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Decided that we were sending young men at the age of 18 and 19, 20 years old off to war, and they ought to have the right to vote on whether or not that should occur. and thats what the federal government, the congress, used to lower the voting age to 18. states came along later because they didnt want to have two systems. so, this argument is very clear. the history is there. the record are there. and i dont know why mitch mcconnell would stand on the senate floor and misrepresent what is going...

After hes fully vaccinated. a person is considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving the second shot of the vaccine and so we look forward to matthews travel pictures this summer without any masks on. that is tonights last word. "the 11th hour" with brian williams starts now. >> good evening once again. im in for brian williams. day 153 of the biden administration. its the opening to what looks to be a crucial week for the presidents domestic agenda. tomorrow the senate is expected to b...

And todays decision recognizes that as with all americans, their hard work should not be exploited and the president believes that everyone who works should be compensated fairly for his or her labor. >> psakisacpsaki was a member o swim team at william and mary. and this wont be an immediate thing, but it really is the start of a big change in college athletics. we are not really going to see the ncaa as it was before, they wont be able to police these schools and keep them from not offering fa...

Going to talk in the test vote. im unclear what fairer approach is going to happen because manchin was the one that i thought approached the fairer approach. >> there have been haggling over the legislative language for days over the weekend and into today and what is also uncertain here is that this vote today is just a procedural vote. >> right. it is just to open debate. it is not even to amend the package or to vote on the changes in which he has proposed. but he wanted to get some sort of c...

And making history, carl nassibs powerful message to the nfl and the world. thanks for being here at this hour. senate democrats are bracing for defeat on what they say is one of their top priorities. the voe-- the voting rights bil that will go nowhere in the senate today. the republicans are expected to block the bill in a key test vote this evening. it is coming at a critical time for democracy in this country. more than a dozen states led by republican major legislatures have enacted laws im...

To change the filibuster rule. it still mean he couldnt change his mind. whatever happens today may send symbols and signals to progressives, to republicans, to voters, but nothing changes after todays test vote. >> i think that is a really, really great point. i think hes been very clear where he is on the legislative filibuster. well see the sign of unity on other things. thank you so much. we appreciate it. still to come, the bipartisan snag on infrastructure, will democrats target the fili...

Does not know they will vote to advance the elections overhaul bill thats as you works to negotiate changes with fellow democrats. >> so if the democrats stick together with 50 votes and thats really a big if here, this could ramp up pressure on the filibuster to address not only voting rights, but infrastructure and police reform as well. joining us now is oregon democratic senator jeff merkley wes one of the chief authors of the for the people act. senator, thanks for joining us this morning. ...

Crime is an issue as a messy democratic primary ends with accusations and name calling. and rising prices, workers want to stay home, entire industries without customers. the economy emerging from 15 plus months of pandemic shock and it looks very, very different. we begin this hour with todays big test vote in the united states senate. voting rights is a critical piece of the biden and democratic party agenda. even more so now that republicans from coast to coast are moving to make it harder ...

State. both measures facing long odds without a republican filibuster. chad pergram is live on capitol hill. how is the rest of the day expected to unfold? >> the voting rights bill wont get a debate because of a filibuster. a test vote later today to launch debate but you need 60 votes. republicans are more than happy to stand in the way. >> the senate is only an obstacle when the policy is flawed and the process is rotten. that is exactly why this body exists. >> also a historic hearing today ...

Time for a lightning quick good stuff. the dating at bumble just gave all of its workers the week off to recharge. the digital dating business hopes a paid vacation will help stave off worker burnout. they did really well during the pandemic and now rewarding their workers. >> maybe give the daters a week off. it is a rough dating world out there, i tell you. i dont know, but i heard. cnns coverage continues right now. good morning, everyone. so glad youre with us. im poppy harlow. >> and im...