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After Congress passed the Voting Rights Act of 1965, significant progress was made in eliminating racial discrimination in voting, particularly in the Southern states where such practices were pervasive. The Act aimed to enforce the voting rights guaranteed by the 14th and 15th Amendments, prohibiting literacy tests and other discriminatory practices. Federal oversight was implemented in areas with a history of voting discrimination, leading to increased voter registration and participation among African Americans. This landmark legislation is considered a pivotal achievement in the Civil Rights Movement, promoting greater electoral equality in the United States.

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