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Dec. 6, 2019 Underwood-Backed Legislation to Strengthen Voting Rights Passes the House Rep. Lauren Underwood
Dec. 6, 2019 Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Votes To Protect Voting Rights Rep. Lizzie Fletcher
Dec. 6, 2019 Gottheimer-Backed Bill Combating Voter Discrimination Passes House Rep. Josh Gottheimer
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "In 2013, the Shelby v. Holder decision gutted the VRA, unleashing a wave of local voter suppression laws designed to silence American voters--especially voters of color. The right to vote is the cornerstone of our democracy and must be protected at all costs. #RestoreTheVote" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Since Shelby County v. Holder, Americans around the country have faced voter suppression measures that create a barrier to the ballot box, including long wait times at the polls, discriminatory voter ID tactics, and cutting early voting. https://bit.ly/2YpS27d " Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "House Democrats just passed #HR4, the Voting Rights Advancement Act, to #RestoreTheVote. The right to vote is at the heart of our democracy. We must do everything in our power to protect it, and I urge @SenateMajLdr to take up and pass this bill immediately." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 6, 2019 Congresswoman Schakowsky's Statement on Passage of The Voting Rights Advancement Act Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Over 200 national organizations, led by the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, agree that #HR4 is a giant step to #RestoreTheVote. I hope every Member will support it on the House Floor and affirm their commitment to protecting every American's right to vote." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 6, 2019 Peters Statement on False Allegations that Ukraine Interfered in the 2016 Election Sen. Gary Peters
Dec. 6, 2019 Pelosi Remarks at Press Event Ahead of House Passage of the Voting Rights Advancement Act Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "I do believe that this piece of legislation is deserving of bipartisan support. I can remember when voting rights bills could pass both houses unanimously. Let's do that today and demonstrate that we are making this democracy work for ALL. #RestoreTheVote" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 6, 2019 Congressman Cohen Votes for Passage of Voting Rights Advancement Act Rep. Steve Cohen
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "#HR4 is a good step to right the wrongs that've dismantled the fundamental right to vote through Voter ID laws, purging voter rolls & closing majority-minority polling places. Upholding the voter protections in the VRA is critical to realizing the promise of democracy for all." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Today the Democratic-led House will vote on #HR4, the Voting Rights Advancement Act, to #RestoreTheVote. I hope every Republican will join us if they want to ensure that discriminatory practices do not prevent citizens from voting. https://bit.ly/2OUCa9y " Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Generations have organized, protested, marched, and died to extend the vote to all Americans. The House passing #HR4--the Voting Rights Advancement Act--is a critical step towards restoring the protections of the Voting Rights Act and beating back the scourge of voter suppression." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "The Shelby County v. Holder decision gutted key protections of the Voting Rights Act, leading to voter suppression across the country. I'm proud every Democrat voted for #HR4 today to #RestoreTheVote. https://bit.ly/2OVB9Oq " Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "The right to vote is fundamental to our democracy, but it is under attack across the United States. I urge Leader McConnell to take up this legislation immediately. It's time to #RestoreTheVote." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Once passed by the House, the Senate must quickly take up the Voting Rights Advancement Act. Denying the American people a vote on H.R. 4 would be denying millions of Americans their voting rights. #RestoreTheVote" Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 6, 2019 Hoyer Remarks at Press Event Ahead of Vote on H.R. 4, the Voting Rights Advancement Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 6, 2019 H.R. 4 Is a Federal Power Grab Waiting to Be Abused Rep. Ralph Norman
Dec. 6, 2019 Congressman Steven Horsford Votes to Defend Voting Rights Rep. Steven Horsford
Dec. 5, 2019 Tweet - "I look forward to bringing #HR4 to the Floor tomorrow to restore the full protections of the Voting Rights Act. Read about why it is critically important that we #RestoreTheVote & how the #VRAA will combat voter suppression: https://bit.ly/33RUAMo " Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 5, 2019 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT); Giuliani Back in Ukraine; House Proceeds With Articles of Impeachment Rep. Jim Himes
Dec. 5, 2019 Transcript of Pelosi Weekly Press Conference Today Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 5, 2019 Tweet - "VOTER SUPPRESSION is not a legitimate electoral tactic. It's a stain on our democracy. And. It. Must. Be. Crushed. #RestoreTheVote #ForThePeople" Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Date Title Politician
Dec. 6, 2019 Underwood-Backed Legislation to Strengthen Voting Rights Passes the House Rep.Lauren Underwood
Dec. 6, 2019 Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Votes To Protect Voting Rights Rep.Lizzie Fletcher
Dec. 6, 2019 Gottheimer-Backed Bill Combating Voter Discrimination Passes House Rep.Josh Gottheimer
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "In 2013, the Shelby v. Holder decision gutted the VRA, unleashing a wave of local voter suppression laws designed to silence American voters--especially voters of color. The right to vote is the cornerstone of our democracy and must be protected at all costs. #RestoreTheVote" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Since Shelby County v. Holder, Americans around the country have faced voter suppression measures that create a barrier to the ballot box, including long wait times at the polls, discriminatory voter ID tactics, and cutting early voting. https://bit.ly/2YpS27d " Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "House Democrats just passed #HR4, the Voting Rights Advancement Act, to #RestoreTheVote. The right to vote is at the heart of our democracy. We must do everything in our power to protect it, and I urge @SenateMajLdr to take up and pass this bill immediately." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 6, 2019 Congresswoman Schakowsky's Statement on Passage of The Voting Rights Advancement Act Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Over 200 national organizations, led by the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, agree that #HR4 is a giant step to #RestoreTheVote. I hope every Member will support it on the House Floor and affirm their commitment to protecting every American's right to vote." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 6, 2019 Peters Statement on False Allegations that Ukraine Interfered in the 2016 Election Sen.Gary Peters
Dec. 6, 2019 Pelosi Remarks at Press Event Ahead of House Passage of the Voting Rights Advancement Act Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "I do believe that this piece of legislation is deserving of bipartisan support. I can remember when voting rights bills could pass both houses unanimously. Let's do that today and demonstrate that we are making this democracy work for ALL. #RestoreTheVote" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 6, 2019 Congressman Cohen Votes for Passage of Voting Rights Advancement Act Rep.Steve Cohen
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "#HR4 is a good step to right the wrongs that've dismantled the fundamental right to vote through Voter ID laws, purging voter rolls & closing majority-minority polling places. Upholding the voter protections in the VRA is critical to realizing the promise of democracy for all." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Today the Democratic-led House will vote on #HR4, the Voting Rights Advancement Act, to #RestoreTheVote. I hope every Republican will join us if they want to ensure that discriminatory practices do not prevent citizens from voting. https://bit.ly/2OUCa9y " Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Generations have organized, protested, marched, and died to extend the vote to all Americans. The House passing #HR4--the Voting Rights Advancement Act--is a critical step towards restoring the protections of the Voting Rights Act and beating back the scourge of voter suppression." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "The Shelby County v. Holder decision gutted key protections of the Voting Rights Act, leading to voter suppression across the country. I'm proud every Democrat voted for #HR4 today to #RestoreTheVote. https://bit.ly/2OVB9Oq " Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "The right to vote is fundamental to our democracy, but it is under attack across the United States. I urge Leader McConnell to take up this legislation immediately. It's time to #RestoreTheVote." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Once passed by the House, the Senate must quickly take up the Voting Rights Advancement Act. Denying the American people a vote on H.R. 4 would be denying millions of Americans their voting rights. #RestoreTheVote" Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 6, 2019 Hoyer Remarks at Press Event Ahead of Vote on H.R. 4, the Voting Rights Advancement Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 6, 2019 H.R. 4 Is a Federal Power Grab Waiting to Be Abused Rep.Ralph Norman
Dec. 6, 2019 Congressman Steven Horsford Votes to Defend Voting Rights Rep.Steven Horsford
Dec. 5, 2019 Tweet - "I look forward to bringing #HR4 to the Floor tomorrow to restore the full protections of the Voting Rights Act. Read about why it is critically important that we #RestoreTheVote & how the #VRAA will combat voter suppression: https://bit.ly/33RUAMo " Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 5, 2019 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT); Giuliani Back in Ukraine; House Proceeds With Articles of Impeachment Rep.Jim Himes
Dec. 5, 2019 Transcript of Pelosi Weekly Press Conference Today Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 5, 2019 Tweet - "VOTER SUPPRESSION is not a legitimate electoral tactic. It's a stain on our democracy. And. It. Must. Be. Crushed. #RestoreTheVote #ForThePeople" Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
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