Republicans Blocking Voting Reform

Republicans are doing everything they can to undermine voting reform in Florida. Brooke Thomas, Jayar Jackson, and SueAnn Robinson break it down on The Damage Report. Follow The Damage Report on Facebook

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"Washington (CNN) The Florida House Friday passed a bill that would require ex-felons in the state, who were granted the right to vote in a referendum last fall, pay all financial obligations before they can head to the polls, a measure that opponents have likened to a "poll tax."

The Republican-controlled House passed the Voting Rights Restoration Act last week, and the state Senate passed a bill that includes similar measures Thursday night.

The House passed the Senate bill by a party line vote of 67-42 Friday, the last day of the legislative session.

The bill now heads to Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis' desk, and he has 15 days to decide whether to sign the bill, let it become law, or issue a veto. CNN has reached out to DeSantis' office about whether he plans to sign the bill.

In November, Florida voters approved Amendment 4, allowing convicted felons who complete all terms of their sentence, including parole or probation, the right to vote, except those convicted of murder or a felony sexual offense."

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