Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RL33425The Voting Rights Act of 1965, As Amended:Reauthorization IssuesUpdated October 4, 2006Garrine P. LaneyAnalyst in Social LegislationDomestic Social Policy DivisionL. Paige WhitakerLegislative AttorneyAmerican Law Division