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June 9, 2021 Lankford, Inhofe Support OK Election Head's Warning about Dangers of Federal Election Takeover Sen. James Lankford
June 9, 2021 Election Security Sen. John Cornyn
June 8, 2021 U.S. Supreme Court Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
June 7, 2021 Tweet - "The attacks on voting rights are destroying the democratic principles upon which this country is based. It's like a cancer -- if we don't get the cancer out of the system, the system will die. We must do everything we can to protect access to the ballot box." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 7, 2021 Tweet - "Senator Strom Thurmond used the filibuster to try and block the Civil Rights Act of 1957. Today, it's still an obstacle to equal access to the ballot box. The right to vote in free and fair elections must be safeguarded over all else. Without it, we lose our democracy." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 7, 2021 MSNBC "All In With Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Bernie Sanders Sen. Bernie Sanders
June 7, 2021 Election Protests Sen. Dick Durbin
June 7, 2021 Senate Agenda Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 7, 2021 Inflation Sen. Marsha Blackburn
June 7, 2021 Padilla Statement on the For the People Act Sen. Alex Padilla
June 6, 2021 Klobuchar Statement on the For the People Act Sen. Amy Klobuchar
June 6, 2021 Tweet - "There are 47 states that have now proposed legislation that could suppress votes. We need to pass #HR1 and the John Lewis Voting Rights Act to protect the right to vote across the country." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 4, 2021 LaHood: Governor Pritzker Broke His Promise to Illinoisans Rep. Darin LaHood
June 3, 2021 MSNBC "All In With Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with James Clyburn Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 3, 2021 Tweet - "Every American deserves the right to participate in the political process and make their voice heard. Voting rights are under attack across the country. We must continue the fight for unfettered access to the ballot box." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 2, 2021 Congresswoman Tenney Applauds Texas Governor's Push for Election Reforms Rep. Claudia Tenney
June 2, 2021 Roll Call: I would like us to get the smile back: Sen. Kevin Cramer on the GOP Sen. Kevin Cramer
June 2, 2021 Time - If You're Shocked by Michael Flynn's Call for a Coup, You Haven't Been Paying Attention Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, ...
June 1, 2021 Tweet - "GOP efforts to make it harder for Texans to vote reaffirms the immediate need for the Senate to pass legislation to protect voting rights in our nation, including the #ForThePeopleAct & the John Lewis Voting Rights Act. I join in thanking Texas Dems for getting into good trouble." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 1, 2021 Tweet - "The #ForthePeopleAct would combat rampant voter suppression legislation being passed around the country. Every American deserves equal access to the ballot box. I applaud Majority Leader Schumer for bringing this critical legislation to the floor for a vote." Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 28, 2021 Wilson Introduces Bill to Reduce Barriers for Military Voters Rep. Joe Wilson
May 28, 2021 Heinrich Statement After Senate Republicans Filibuster Bipartisan January 6 Commission Sen. Martin Heinrich
May 28, 2021 Tweet - "This Senate will vote on the #ForThePeople Act in June. It is essential to defending our democracy and stopping the wave of Republican voter suppression happening in the states in service of Donald Trump's Big Lie." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 28, 2021 Leger Fernández Calls for a Select Committee to Investigate Jan. 6 Insurrection Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez
May 28, 2021 Endless Frontier Act Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 28, 2021 Luján Statement on Republican Filibuster Against Commission to Investigate January 6th Insurrection Sen. Ben Luján
May 27, 2021 Hearing of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties - Oversight of the Voting Rights Act: A Continuing Record of Discrimination Rep. Jerry Nadler
May 27, 2021 Tweet - "Dark money-funded special interests are seizing on Donald Trump's big lie to make it harder for Americans to vote. I will bring the #ForThePeople Act to the Senate floor to protect and restore democracy for all." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 27, 2021 January 6 Commission Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 26, 2021 Rep. Veasey Joins Colleagues to Announce Bicameral Legislation to Help People Register to Vote as they Change Residences Rep. Marc Veasey, ...
May 26, 2021 Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Department of the Treasury and Charles Rettig, Commissioner of Internal Revenue Service - Reps. Crow, Deutch, Welch, and Cicilline Urge Sec. Yellen to Reverse Trump-era Rules that Protect Dark Money Rep. Chris Pappas, ...
May 26, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - Rep. Veasey and Texas Colleagues Urge Attorney General to Protect the Right to Vote for Texans Rep. Veronica Escobar, ...
May 25, 2021 "Tell the feds to just back off': Rep. Roy on fighting Democrats' election takeover bill Rep. Chip Roy
May 25, 2021 H.R. 1 Sen. John Thune
May 25, 2021 Senator Reverend Warnock and Rep. Williams Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Help People Register to Vote as they Change Residences Sen. Raphael Warnock
May 24, 2021 Klobuchar, Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Ban Pre-Checked Recurring Donation Boxes Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 24, 2021 Durbin, Klobuchar, Colleagues Introduce Legislation To Ban Pre-Checked Recurring Donation Boxes Sen. Dick Durbin
May 24, 2021 Golden, Gallagher Lead Bill to Prevent American Government Officials from Lobbying for Foreign Governments Rep. Jared Golden, ...
May 24, 2021 Schatz Reintroduces Legislation to Protect Census and Ensure Any Future Proposed Changes Are Studied and Tested Sen. Brian Schatz
May 21, 2021 Rep. Nikema Williams and Sen. Reverend Raphael Warnock Announce Bicameral Legislation to Help People Register to Vote as They Change Residences Rep. Nikema Williams
May 21, 2021 Cotton, Gallagher Introduce Bill to Close Lobbying Loopholes for Chinese Companies Sen. Tom Cotton, ...
May 21, 2021 Rep. Garbarino's Statement on January 6th Commission Rep. Andrew Garbarino
May 21, 2021 Grassley Calls On Census Bureau To Release Timely Redistricting Data To States Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 21, 2021 Tweet - "102 years ago, the House passed the #19thamendment to prohibit disenfranchisement on the basis of sex. Unfortunately we are still witnessing blatant voter suppression across our country. We must continue to fight for voting rights until there are no barriers to the ballot box." Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 19, 2021 Congressman Steven Horsford Votes to Establish a National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the U.S. Capitol Complex Rep. Steven Horsford
May 19, 2021 Suozzi And Problem Solvers Caucus Help Deliver 35 Republican Votes For Bipartisan Commission To Investigate January 6 Insurrection Rep. Tom Suozzi
May 19, 2021 Rep. Titus Statement On January 6th Commission Rep. Dina Titus
May 19, 2021 Rep. Watson Coleman Votes to Uncover the Truth of January 6th Attacks, Establish Independent, Bipartisan Commission Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman
May 19, 2021 Pappas Votes to Create Bipartisan National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack Rep. Chris Pappas
May 19, 2021 Amodei Statement On Bill To Create January 6th Commission Rep. Mark Amodei
May 19, 2021 Election Contest Dismissed Rep. Lauren Underwood
May 19, 2021 Tweet - "GOP legislatures across America are working to make it easier to buy guns without training or license, but harder for Americans of color to vote I will bring legislation to the floor to help end gun violence I will bring the #ForThePeople Act to the floor to restore democracy" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 19, 2021 Schiff Statement on January 6 Commission Vote Sen. Adam Schiff
May 19, 2021 Tweet - "The GOP voter suppression effort is calculated, coordinated, and designed to keep people from voting. It's despicable. I will bring the #ForThePeople Act to the Senate floor to restore democracy for all." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 18, 2021 Daily Caller - This Democrat Bill Will Let Illegal Immigrants And Felons Vote Sen. Ted Cruz
May 17, 2021 Watson Coleman Introduces Filer Voter Act to Aid Americans in Registering to Vote Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman
May 17, 2021 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, and Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Manchin, Murkowski Call for Bipartisan Reauthorization of Voting Rights Act Sen. Lisa Murkowski, ...
May 17, 2021 Letter to Hon. Pamela S. Karlan, Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General - Gosar Sends Letter Admonishing DOJ Election Audit Interference Rep. Paul Gosar, ...
May 16, 2021 NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript: Interview with Dan Crenshaw Rep. Dan Crenshaw
May 14, 2021 Tweet - "This is @Heritage_Action confirming what everyone already knew: The GOP voter suppression effort is calculated, coordinated, and designed to keep people from voting. I will bring the #ForThePeople Act to the Senate floor to restore democracy for all." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 14, 2021 House Democrats Advance Legislation to Ensure Equality, Justice, and Opportunity for All Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 13, 2021 For the People Act of 2021 Sen. John Thune
May 13, 2021 Tweet - "Democrats' S. 1 is a partisan effort to take over our elections: Partisan control of the FEC. Partisan rules for states. Public funds sent to partisan campaigns. There is nothing bipartisan about it. S. 1 would shatter confidence in our democracy." Sen. Mitch McConnell
May 13, 2021 Biden Administration Sen. James Lankford
May 12, 2021 For the People Act Sen. Dick Durbin
May 12, 2021 For the People Act Sen. Mitch McConnell
May 12, 2021 MSNBC "All In With Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Catherine Cortez Masto Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
May 12, 2021 Tweet - "I'm pleased that the Senate Rules Committee acted yesterday on S.1, the For the People Act, so that it can now come to the Senate Floor for a vote. This legislation is needed to defend our democracy." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 12, 2021 Tweet - "Like their counterparts in GA & FL, GOP legislators in AZ have chosen to disenfranchise hundreds of thousands of people rather than having to compete in free & fair elections. Their law will make it harder for people to vote." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 12, 2021 Voting Rights Rep. Marc Veasey
May 12, 2021 Washington Examiner - Exposing Washington's Partisan Power Grab Agenda Rep. Bryan Steil
May 12, 2021 Hoyer Statement on the Senate Rules Committee Markup of S. 1, the For the People Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 12, 2021 Republican Party Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 12, 2021 Tweet - "The House GOP just ousted Rep. Liz Cheney from leadership Her crime? Telling the truth that Joe Biden is the President The GOP continues to perpetuate and act upon the big lie that the election was stolen Democrats will move forward on the #ForThePeopleAct for our democracy" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 11, 2021 Tweet - "As Republicans across the country try to restrict voting rights and maintain a campaign finance system flush with dark money, @SenateDems are moving forward with the #ForThePeopleAct. We will keep fighting until every American is able to have an equal say in our nation's future." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
June 9, 2021 Lankford, Inhofe Support OK Election Head's Warning about Dangers of Federal Election Takeover Sen.James Lankford
June 9, 2021 Election Security Sen.John Cornyn
June 8, 2021 U.S. Supreme Court Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse
June 7, 2021 Tweet - "The attacks on voting rights are destroying the democratic principles upon which this country is based. It's like a cancer -- if we don't get the cancer out of the system, the system will die. We must do everything we can to protect access to the ballot box." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 7, 2021 Tweet - "Senator Strom Thurmond used the filibuster to try and block the Civil Rights Act of 1957. Today, it's still an obstacle to equal access to the ballot box. The right to vote in free and fair elections must be safeguarded over all else. Without it, we lose our democracy." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 7, 2021 MSNBC "All In With Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Bernie Sanders Sen.Bernie Sanders
June 7, 2021 Election Protests Sen.Dick Durbin
June 7, 2021 Senate Agenda Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 7, 2021 Inflation Sen.Marsha Blackburn
June 7, 2021 Padilla Statement on the For the People Act Sen.Alex Padilla
June 6, 2021 Klobuchar Statement on the For the People Act Sen.Amy Klobuchar
June 6, 2021 Tweet - "There are 47 states that have now proposed legislation that could suppress votes. We need to pass #HR1 and the John Lewis Voting Rights Act to protect the right to vote across the country." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 4, 2021 LaHood: Governor Pritzker Broke His Promise to Illinoisans Rep.Darin LaHood
June 3, 2021 MSNBC "All In With Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with James Clyburn Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 3, 2021 Tweet - "Every American deserves the right to participate in the political process and make their voice heard. Voting rights are under attack across the country. We must continue the fight for unfettered access to the ballot box." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 2, 2021 Congresswoman Tenney Applauds Texas Governor's Push for Election Reforms Rep.Claudia Tenney
June 2, 2021 Roll Call: I would like us to get the smile back: Sen. Kevin Cramer on the GOP Sen.Kevin Cramer
June 2, 2021 Time - If You're Shocked by Michael Flynn's Call for a Coup, You Haven't Been Paying Attention Rep.Chrissy Houlahan, ...
June 1, 2021 Tweet - "GOP efforts to make it harder for Texans to vote reaffirms the immediate need for the Senate to pass legislation to protect voting rights in our nation, including the #ForThePeopleAct & the John Lewis Voting Rights Act. I join in thanking Texas Dems for getting into good trouble." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 1, 2021 Tweet - "The #ForthePeopleAct would combat rampant voter suppression legislation being passed around the country. Every American deserves equal access to the ballot box. I applaud Majority Leader Schumer for bringing this critical legislation to the floor for a vote." Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 28, 2021 Wilson Introduces Bill to Reduce Barriers for Military Voters Rep.Joe Wilson
May 28, 2021 Heinrich Statement After Senate Republicans Filibuster Bipartisan January 6 Commission Sen.Martin Heinrich
May 28, 2021 Tweet - "This Senate will vote on the #ForThePeople Act in June. It is essential to defending our democracy and stopping the wave of Republican voter suppression happening in the states in service of Donald Trump's Big Lie." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 28, 2021 Leger Fernández Calls for a Select Committee to Investigate Jan. 6 Insurrection Rep.Teresa Leger Fernandez
May 28, 2021 Endless Frontier Act Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 28, 2021 Luján Statement on Republican Filibuster Against Commission to Investigate January 6th Insurrection Sen.Ben Luján
May 27, 2021 Hearing of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties - Oversight of the Voting Rights Act: A Continuing Record of Discrimination Rep.Jerry Nadler
May 27, 2021 Tweet - "Dark money-funded special interests are seizing on Donald Trump's big lie to make it harder for Americans to vote. I will bring the #ForThePeople Act to the Senate floor to protect and restore democracy for all." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 27, 2021 January 6 Commission Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 26, 2021 Rep. Veasey Joins Colleagues to Announce Bicameral Legislation to Help People Register to Vote as they Change Residences Rep.Marc Veasey, ...
May 26, 2021 Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Department of the Treasury and Charles Rettig, Commissioner of Internal Revenue Service - Reps. Crow, Deutch, Welch, and Cicilline Urge Sec. Yellen to Reverse Trump-era Rules that Protect Dark Money Rep.Chris Pappas, ...
May 26, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - Rep. Veasey and Texas Colleagues Urge Attorney General to Protect the Right to Vote for Texans Rep.Veronica Escobar, ...
May 25, 2021 "Tell the feds to just back off': Rep. Roy on fighting Democrats' election takeover bill Rep.Chip Roy
May 25, 2021 H.R. 1 Sen.John Thune
May 25, 2021 Senator Reverend Warnock and Rep. Williams Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Help People Register to Vote as they Change Residences Sen.Raphael Warnock
May 24, 2021 Klobuchar, Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Ban Pre-Checked Recurring Donation Boxes Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 24, 2021 Durbin, Klobuchar, Colleagues Introduce Legislation To Ban Pre-Checked Recurring Donation Boxes Sen.Dick Durbin
May 24, 2021 Golden, Gallagher Lead Bill to Prevent American Government Officials from Lobbying for Foreign Governments Rep.Jared Golden, ...
May 24, 2021 Schatz Reintroduces Legislation to Protect Census and Ensure Any Future Proposed Changes Are Studied and Tested Sen.Brian Schatz
May 21, 2021 Rep. Nikema Williams and Sen. Reverend Raphael Warnock Announce Bicameral Legislation to Help People Register to Vote as They Change Residences Rep.Nikema Williams
May 21, 2021 Cotton, Gallagher Introduce Bill to Close Lobbying Loopholes for Chinese Companies Sen.Tom Cotton, ...
May 21, 2021 Rep. Garbarino's Statement on January 6th Commission Rep.Andrew Garbarino
May 21, 2021 Grassley Calls On Census Bureau To Release Timely Redistricting Data To States Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 21, 2021 Tweet - "102 years ago, the House passed the #19thamendment to prohibit disenfranchisement on the basis of sex. Unfortunately we are still witnessing blatant voter suppression across our country. We must continue to fight for voting rights until there are no barriers to the ballot box." Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 19, 2021 Congressman Steven Horsford Votes to Establish a National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the U.S. Capitol Complex Rep.Steven Horsford
May 19, 2021 Suozzi And Problem Solvers Caucus Help Deliver 35 Republican Votes For Bipartisan Commission To Investigate January 6 Insurrection Rep.Tom Suozzi
May 19, 2021 Rep. Titus Statement On January 6th Commission Rep.Dina Titus
May 19, 2021 Rep. Watson Coleman Votes to Uncover the Truth of January 6th Attacks, Establish Independent, Bipartisan Commission Rep.Bonnie Watson Coleman
May 19, 2021 Pappas Votes to Create Bipartisan National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack Rep.Chris Pappas
May 19, 2021 Amodei Statement On Bill To Create January 6th Commission Rep.Mark Amodei
May 19, 2021 Election Contest Dismissed Rep.Lauren Underwood
May 19, 2021 Tweet - "GOP legislatures across America are working to make it easier to buy guns without training or license, but harder for Americans of color to vote I will bring legislation to the floor to help end gun violence I will bring the #ForThePeople Act to the floor to restore democracy" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 19, 2021 Schiff Statement on January 6 Commission Vote Sen.Adam Schiff
May 19, 2021 Tweet - "The GOP voter suppression effort is calculated, coordinated, and designed to keep people from voting. It's despicable. I will bring the #ForThePeople Act to the Senate floor to restore democracy for all." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 18, 2021 Daily Caller - This Democrat Bill Will Let Illegal Immigrants And Felons Vote Sen.Ted Cruz
May 17, 2021 Watson Coleman Introduces Filer Voter Act to Aid Americans in Registering to Vote Rep.Bonnie Watson Coleman
May 17, 2021 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, and Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Manchin, Murkowski Call for Bipartisan Reauthorization of Voting Rights Act Sen.Lisa Murkowski, ...
May 17, 2021 Letter to Hon. Pamela S. Karlan, Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General - Gosar Sends Letter Admonishing DOJ Election Audit Interference Rep.Paul Gosar, ...
May 16, 2021 NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript: Interview with Dan Crenshaw Rep.Dan Crenshaw
May 14, 2021 Tweet - "This is @Heritage_Action confirming what everyone already knew: The GOP voter suppression effort is calculated, coordinated, and designed to keep people from voting. I will bring the #ForThePeople Act to the Senate floor to restore democracy for all." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 14, 2021 House Democrats Advance Legislation to Ensure Equality, Justice, and Opportunity for All Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 13, 2021 For the People Act of 2021 Sen.John Thune
May 13, 2021 Tweet - "Democrats' S. 1 is a partisan effort to take over our elections: Partisan control of the FEC. Partisan rules for states. Public funds sent to partisan campaigns. There is nothing bipartisan about it. S. 1 would shatter confidence in our democracy." Sen.Mitch McConnell
May 13, 2021 Biden Administration Sen.James Lankford
May 12, 2021 For the People Act Sen.Dick Durbin
May 12, 2021 For the People Act Sen.Mitch McConnell
May 12, 2021 MSNBC "All In With Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Catherine Cortez Masto Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
May 12, 2021 Tweet - "I'm pleased that the Senate Rules Committee acted yesterday on S.1, the For the People Act, so that it can now come to the Senate Floor for a vote. This legislation is needed to defend our democracy." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 12, 2021 Tweet - "Like their counterparts in GA & FL, GOP legislators in AZ have chosen to disenfranchise hundreds of thousands of people rather than having to compete in free & fair elections. Their law will make it harder for people to vote." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 12, 2021 Voting Rights Rep.Marc Veasey
May 12, 2021 Washington Examiner - Exposing Washington's Partisan Power Grab Agenda Rep.Bryan Steil
May 12, 2021 Hoyer Statement on the Senate Rules Committee Markup of S. 1, the For the People Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 12, 2021 Republican Party Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 12, 2021 Tweet - "The House GOP just ousted Rep. Liz Cheney from leadership Her crime? Telling the truth that Joe Biden is the President The GOP continues to perpetuate and act upon the big lie that the election was stolen Democrats will move forward on the #ForThePeopleAct for our democracy" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 11, 2021 Tweet - "As Republicans across the country try to restrict voting rights and maintain a campaign finance system flush with dark money, @SenateDems are moving forward with the #ForThePeopleAct. We will keep fighting until every American is able to have an equal say in our nation's future." Sen.Dick Durbin
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