AdvertisementSenate Republicans Block Democrats' Sweeping Voting Rights LegislationUpdated June 22, 2021Barbara SpruntfacebookEmailSenate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., speaks Tuesday after the weekly Senate Republican Policy luncheon. McConnell united his caucus in opposition to Democrats' election overhaul bill. (Getty Images)This article was originally published on June 22, 2021.