Left-leaning groups pressure Schumer to act on voting bill
Brian Slodysko
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Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., arrives at the Capitol in Washington, Monday, July 12, 2021, as the Senate resumes work after the Independence Day recess. Schumer said Friday that he wants his chamber to vote on pivotal budget and infrastructure legislation before lawmakers break for their August recess, and warned he may delay that summer break to allow more time for work on President Joe Biden's top domestic goals. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) (Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)
WASHINGTON – Dozens of left-leaning organizations are asking Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to schedule a new vote this month on Democrats' sweeping voting and elections bill, a top priority for the party that Republicans blocked from debate last month.