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June 25, 2021 Carter Slams Biden Lawsuit Targeting Georgia's Election Laws Rep. Buddy Carter
June 25, 2021 Tweet - "Today marks 8 years since SCOTUS handed down Shelby v. Holder: one of the most disastrous and dangerous decisions for our democracy in recent memory. @HouseDemocrats crafted and then twice passed HR 1, the #ForThePeople Act, to remedy the assault on the vote and on our democracy." Rep. Nancy Pelosi
June 25, 2021 Hoyer Statement on the Justice Department's Lawsuit Against Georgia's Voter-Suppression Law Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 25, 2021 Tweet - "Democrats have wanted to take over the entire federal election system for partisan advantage for years. But this week, the Senate rejected S. 1, their plan to do just that." Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 25, 2021 Tweet - "I applaud DOJ for challenging the new Georgia voter suppression law. But as we reflect on the impact of Shelby County v Holder, we should recognize that this law never should have been able to move forward in the first place." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 25, 2021 Congressman Cohen Applauds Department of Justice Decision to Challenge Georgia's Voting Restrictions Rep. Steve Cohen
June 25, 2021 Tweet - "The voter-suppression law enacted in Georgia earlier this year has one purpose: to prevent minorities from being able to access the ballot & exercise their right to vote. I applaud the DOJ for taking this step today to challenge Georgia's law in court." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 25, 2021 Durbin Statement On DOJ Lawsuit Against Georgia Voting Law Sen. Dick Durbin
June 25, 2021 Rep. Allen Statement on DOJ Lawsuit to Overturn Georgia's Election Law Rep. Rick Allen
June 25, 2021 Klobuchar Statement on Justice Department Lawsuit Challenging New Voting Restrictions in Georgia Sen. Amy Klobuchar
June 24, 2021 Waters Statement on Announcement of Select Committee to Investigate January 6 Attack on Capitol Rep. Maxine Waters
June 23, 2021 Fox News "Hannity" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Mike Lee Sen. Mike Lee
June 23, 2021 The Fight For Voting Rights Is Not Over Sen. Alex Padilla
June 23, 2021 CNN "Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees" - Transcript: Interview with Chris Murphy Sen. Chris Murphy
June 23, 2021 Fox News - Blackburn Slams S.1 as 'Assault' on 'Free and Fair Elections' as Senate Moves Toward Vote Sen. Marsha Blackburn
June 23, 2021 Reed: Voting is an Essential Civic Duty & the For the People Act Would Help Safeguard Our Democracy Sen. Jack Reed
June 23, 2021 Congressman Kim Calls for New Protections During Town Hall on Voting Rights Sen. Andy Kim
June 23, 2021 Letter to Tiana Epps-Johnson, Executive Director Center for Tech and Civic Life - Stefanik Requests Transparency on Channeling of Private Funds to Election Agencies by Far-Left Nonprofit Rep. Elise Stefanik
June 23, 2021 The Washington Post "Washington Post Live" - Transcript: Sen. Rounds Discusses Cattle Market, Ransomware and Infrastructure on Washington Post Live Sen. Mike Rounds
June 23, 2021 Murkowski Outlines Concerns on Election Overhaul Bill Sen. Lisa Murkowski
June 22, 2021 Durbin Statement On Senate Vote On For The People Act Sen. Dick Durbin
June 22, 2021 King Votes to Proceed on Elections Bill, Stating: "Voting Rights Should Be America's Foundation, Not a Partisan Fault Line" Sen. Angus King
June 22, 2021 Tweet - "There are so many reasons to vote against Ds' election bill that it's hard to name them all. This bill would not only loosen voter fraud protections, it would direct billions of taxpayer dollars to political campaigns. The speaker herself admitted it would help Ds win elections." Sen. John Thune
June 22, 2021 Tweet - "Today's vote summed up: Republicans believe that states have the authority *under the Constitution* to conduct elections & decisions are better when they're made closer to the people. Dems believe Washington bureaucrats are better positioned to make decisions." Sen. John Thune
June 22, 2021 Ernst Stands Up to Dems' "Power Grab" Sen. Joni Ernst
June 22, 2021 Congresswoman Fletcher Statement on Senate Republicans Obstructing Critical Voting Rights Legislation Rep. Lizzie Fletcher
June 22, 2021 Tweet - "GOP state legislatures across the US are working overtime to dismantle voting rights--especially for people of color. Today the Senate has a chance to move forward with debate on voting rights legislation, the For the People Act. I hope we do. Our democracy needs protecting." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 22, 2021 Committee Approves RENACER Act to Hold Ortega Regime Accountable for Subverting Democracy in Nicaragua Sen. Chris Murphy
June 22, 2021 Wyden Praises Election Security, Access, Vote By Mail Provisions of For the People Act Sen. Ron Wyden
June 22, 2021 Pelosi Statement on Senate Republicans' Vote Against The For The People Act Rep. Nancy Pelosi
June 22, 2021 Tweet - "Once you pull back the curtain on Ds' "election integrity" bill, it's nothing more than a move to help Ds win elections. It would force states to turn over elections to D.C. bureaucrats. I don't think Speaker Pelosi & Sen. Schumer should be governing South Dakota's elections." Sen. John Thune
June 22, 2021 Senator Markey: Republican Obstruction of Electoral Reform is Clear as Day Obstruction of Democracy Sen. Ed Markey
June 22, 2021 For the People Act Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 22, 2021 Davids Statement On The Senate Vote On S.1., The For The People Act Rep. Sharice Davids
June 22, 2021 Tweet - "GOP state legislators have introduced nearly 400 pieces of anti-voting rights legislation already this year. Today the Senate has a chance to push back by moving forward with the For the People Act. Every American deserves a say in our nation's future." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 22, 2021 Wicker Says S.1 Would Harm Our Democracy Sen. Roger Wicker
June 22, 2021 MSNBC "All In With Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with James Clyburn Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 22, 2021 Lankford Opposes Democrats' Federal Election Takeover Bill Sen. James Lankford
June 22, 2021 Tweet - "Here's how Politico characterized Ds' election bill this am: "It's always been a messaging bill -- a check-the-box move allowing party leaders to tell the left they tried." That's not a GOP politician saying it. That's from a paper that covers Capitol Hill day in and day out." Sen. John Thune
June 22, 2021 Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Senate's Failure to Pass H.R. 1 Rep. Gwen Moore
June 22, 2021 Murphy Statement on Republican Filibuster of Comprehensive Voting Rights Bill Sen. Chris Murphy
June 22, 2021 Leger Fernández Statement On Senate Republicans Blocking Critical Democracy Reform Bill Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez
June 22, 2021 Tweet - "Republicans claim they're making it easier to vote and harder to cheat in an election. But in reality, they are making it harder to vote and easier to steal an election. And that's why the Senate will vote on moving forward on critical voting rights legislation." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 22, 2021 Heinrich Statement On Republican Filibuster Of Voter Protection Legislation Sen. Martin Heinrich
June 22, 2021 Following for The People Act Vote, Merkley Hails Democrats' Unified Vote to Defend Americans' Freedom to Vote, Stop Billionaires from Buying Elections and Pledges Floor Fight Will Continue Sen. Jeff Merkley
June 22, 2021 Tweet - "There is no coherent rationale for a federal takeover of elections in all 50 states. Today, the Senate will put an end to Democrats' attempted power grab, S. 1." Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 22, 2021 Grassley: Our Democracy Doesn't Need Fundamental Re-Write Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 22, 2021 For the People Act of 2021 Sen. John Thune
June 22, 2021 Senator Murray Slams Republican Obstruction of Debate on Voting Rights Sen. Patty Murray
June 22, 2021 Tweet - "Every single Senate Republican voted against even starting debate on critical voting rights legislation. Senate Republicans again signed their names alongside Trump, the Big Lie, voter suppression. Make no mistake: The fight in the Senate to protect voting rights is not over." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
June 25, 2021 Carter Slams Biden Lawsuit Targeting Georgia's Election Laws Rep.Buddy Carter
June 25, 2021 Tweet - "Today marks 8 years since SCOTUS handed down Shelby v. Holder: one of the most disastrous and dangerous decisions for our democracy in recent memory. @HouseDemocrats crafted and then twice passed HR 1, the #ForThePeople Act, to remedy the assault on the vote and on our democracy." Rep.Nancy Pelosi
June 25, 2021 Hoyer Statement on the Justice Department's Lawsuit Against Georgia's Voter-Suppression Law Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 25, 2021 Tweet - "Democrats have wanted to take over the entire federal election system for partisan advantage for years. But this week, the Senate rejected S. 1, their plan to do just that." Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 25, 2021 Tweet - "I applaud DOJ for challenging the new Georgia voter suppression law. But as we reflect on the impact of Shelby County v Holder, we should recognize that this law never should have been able to move forward in the first place." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 25, 2021 Congressman Cohen Applauds Department of Justice Decision to Challenge Georgia's Voting Restrictions Rep.Steve Cohen
June 25, 2021 Tweet - "The voter-suppression law enacted in Georgia earlier this year has one purpose: to prevent minorities from being able to access the ballot & exercise their right to vote. I applaud the DOJ for taking this step today to challenge Georgia's law in court." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 25, 2021 Durbin Statement On DOJ Lawsuit Against Georgia Voting Law Sen.Dick Durbin
June 25, 2021 Rep. Allen Statement on DOJ Lawsuit to Overturn Georgia's Election Law Rep.Rick Allen
June 25, 2021 Klobuchar Statement on Justice Department Lawsuit Challenging New Voting Restrictions in Georgia Sen.Amy Klobuchar
June 24, 2021 Waters Statement on Announcement of Select Committee to Investigate January 6 Attack on Capitol Rep.Maxine Waters
June 23, 2021 Fox News "Hannity" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Mike Lee Sen.Mike Lee
June 23, 2021 The Fight For Voting Rights Is Not Over Sen.Alex Padilla
June 23, 2021 CNN "Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees" - Transcript: Interview with Chris Murphy Sen.Chris Murphy
June 23, 2021 Fox News - Blackburn Slams S.1 as 'Assault' on 'Free and Fair Elections' as Senate Moves Toward Vote Sen.Marsha Blackburn
June 23, 2021 Reed: Voting is an Essential Civic Duty & the For the People Act Would Help Safeguard Our Democracy Sen.Jack Reed
June 23, 2021 Congressman Kim Calls for New Protections During Town Hall on Voting Rights Sen.Andy Kim
June 23, 2021 Letter to Tiana Epps-Johnson, Executive Director Center for Tech and Civic Life - Stefanik Requests Transparency on Channeling of Private Funds to Election Agencies by Far-Left Nonprofit Rep.Elise Stefanik
June 23, 2021 The Washington Post "Washington Post Live" - Transcript: Sen. Rounds Discusses Cattle Market, Ransomware and Infrastructure on Washington Post Live Sen.Mike Rounds
June 23, 2021 Murkowski Outlines Concerns on Election Overhaul Bill Sen.Lisa Murkowski
June 22, 2021 Durbin Statement On Senate Vote On For The People Act Sen.Dick Durbin
June 22, 2021 King Votes to Proceed on Elections Bill, Stating: "Voting Rights Should Be America's Foundation, Not a Partisan Fault Line" Sen.Angus King
June 22, 2021 Tweet - "There are so many reasons to vote against Ds' election bill that it's hard to name them all. This bill would not only loosen voter fraud protections, it would direct billions of taxpayer dollars to political campaigns. The speaker herself admitted it would help Ds win elections." Sen.John Thune
June 22, 2021 Tweet - "Today's vote summed up: Republicans believe that states have the authority *under the Constitution* to conduct elections & decisions are better when they're made closer to the people. Dems believe Washington bureaucrats are better positioned to make decisions." Sen.John Thune
June 22, 2021 Ernst Stands Up to Dems' "Power Grab" Sen.Joni Ernst
June 22, 2021 Congresswoman Fletcher Statement on Senate Republicans Obstructing Critical Voting Rights Legislation Rep.Lizzie Fletcher
June 22, 2021 Tweet - "GOP state legislatures across the US are working overtime to dismantle voting rights--especially for people of color. Today the Senate has a chance to move forward with debate on voting rights legislation, the For the People Act. I hope we do. Our democracy needs protecting." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 22, 2021 Committee Approves RENACER Act to Hold Ortega Regime Accountable for Subverting Democracy in Nicaragua Sen.Chris Murphy
June 22, 2021 Wyden Praises Election Security, Access, Vote By Mail Provisions of For the People Act Sen.Ron Wyden
June 22, 2021 Pelosi Statement on Senate Republicans' Vote Against The For The People Act Rep.Nancy Pelosi
June 22, 2021 Tweet - "Once you pull back the curtain on Ds' "election integrity" bill, it's nothing more than a move to help Ds win elections. It would force states to turn over elections to D.C. bureaucrats. I don't think Speaker Pelosi & Sen. Schumer should be governing South Dakota's elections." Sen.John Thune
June 22, 2021 Senator Markey: Republican Obstruction of Electoral Reform is Clear as Day Obstruction of Democracy Sen.Ed Markey
June 22, 2021 For the People Act Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 22, 2021 Davids Statement On The Senate Vote On S.1., The For The People Act Rep.Sharice Davids
June 22, 2021 Tweet - "GOP state legislators have introduced nearly 400 pieces of anti-voting rights legislation already this year. Today the Senate has a chance to push back by moving forward with the For the People Act. Every American deserves a say in our nation's future." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 22, 2021 Wicker Says S.1 Would Harm Our Democracy Sen.Roger Wicker
June 22, 2021 MSNBC "All In With Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with James Clyburn Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 22, 2021 Lankford Opposes Democrats' Federal Election Takeover Bill Sen.James Lankford
June 22, 2021 Tweet - "Here's how Politico characterized Ds' election bill this am: "It's always been a messaging bill -- a check-the-box move allowing party leaders to tell the left they tried." That's not a GOP politician saying it. That's from a paper that covers Capitol Hill day in and day out." Sen.John Thune
June 22, 2021 Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Senate's Failure to Pass H.R. 1 Rep.Gwen Moore
June 22, 2021 Murphy Statement on Republican Filibuster of Comprehensive Voting Rights Bill Sen.Chris Murphy
June 22, 2021 Leger Fernández Statement On Senate Republicans Blocking Critical Democracy Reform Bill Rep.Teresa Leger Fernandez
June 22, 2021 Tweet - "Republicans claim they're making it easier to vote and harder to cheat in an election. But in reality, they are making it harder to vote and easier to steal an election. And that's why the Senate will vote on moving forward on critical voting rights legislation." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 22, 2021 Heinrich Statement On Republican Filibuster Of Voter Protection Legislation Sen.Martin Heinrich
June 22, 2021 Following for The People Act Vote, Merkley Hails Democrats' Unified Vote to Defend Americans' Freedom to Vote, Stop Billionaires from Buying Elections and Pledges Floor Fight Will Continue Sen.Jeff Merkley
June 22, 2021 Tweet - "There is no coherent rationale for a federal takeover of elections in all 50 states. Today, the Senate will put an end to Democrats' attempted power grab, S. 1." Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 22, 2021 Grassley: Our Democracy Doesn't Need Fundamental Re-Write Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 22, 2021 For the People Act of 2021 Sen.John Thune
June 22, 2021 Senator Murray Slams Republican Obstruction of Debate on Voting Rights Sen.Patty Murray
June 22, 2021 Tweet - "Every single Senate Republican voted against even starting debate on critical voting rights legislation. Senate Republicans again signed their names alongside Trump, the Big Lie, voter suppression. Make no mistake: The fight in the Senate to protect voting rights is not over." Sen.Chuck Schumer
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