Answer:
sponsored the unsuccessful Lodge Bill.
Explanation:
"In the Senate, he sponsored the unsuccessful Lodge Bill, which sought to protect the voting rights of African Americans. He supported the Spanish–American War and called for the annexation of the Philippines after the war."
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