Texas state senators passed a GOP-led voting reform bill Tuesday, following Democrats' departure from the state in a move to stall passing the House's version of the bill. Author of the Texas-Senate’s bill -- known as Senate Bill 1 -- Sen. Bryan Hughes argued the language provides "common-sense reforms." Greg Abbott has threatened to arrest the state lawmakers who fled to Washington, D.C. in an attempt to short-circuit the House vote until Congress passes voting reform that would expand voting rights federally. Biden has called on Congress to pass the "For the People Act" and the "John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act" to counter what Democrats argue is an attack against minority voters. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPTexas is not the only GOP-led state to push for voting reforms.

Source: Fox News July 13, 2021 23:24 UTC