text: The Voting Rights Act of 1965 remains one of the most important and historic pieces of legislation ever enacted by the United States Congress.  Section five of the act has successfully protected voters from discrimination and it is extremely disappointing the Supreme Court has rolled back these provisions.  Elections are the keystone of representative democracy and Congress should act to ensure that all citizens can exercise their constitutional right to cast a ballot in a manner that is equitable, accessible, free and fair.