Nancy Pelosi Claims Joe Manchin 'Left the Door Open' on Supporting H.R. 1 Voting Reform Bill On 6/13/21 at 10:49 AM EDT State of the Union, Pelosi said she's remained in contact with Manchin, whose critical vote would be needed for the H.R. 1 voting rights legislation to pass through the Senate. Pelosi's optimism has not been shared by several of her colleagues who have blasted Manchin as a do-nothing lawmaker who opposes the rights of minority voters. Manchin penned an op-ed in the Charleston Gazette-Mail last week, which explained bluntly "why I'm voting against the For the People Act." Nancy Pelosi says she's been in touch with Joe Manchin about HR1 and believes there's still a possibility he'll support it pic.twitter.com/Kv5H2i7oQ7— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) June 13, 2021