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June 22, 2021
MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Interview with Amy Klobuchar
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
June 22, 2021
Tweet - "Tonight's Senate vote was only the beginning of the process. Democrats are going to keep fighting for S.1 and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. We will not rest until every American has unfettered access to the ballot box."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 22, 2021
Tweet - "There is a rot at the center of the modern Republican party. Donald Trump's Big Lie has lit a wildfire of voter suppression laws sweeping across our country. This Senate will vote today on moving forward on critical voting rights legislation."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 22, 2021
For the People Act
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 22, 2021
Tweet - "The #ForThePeople Act is the remedy to the anti-democratic tide that is sweeping our nation. Yet, all Senate Republicans voted against even proceeding to debate on democracy reform -- because they know that the only way for them to win elections is to suppress the vote."
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
June 22, 2021
Committee Approves RENACER Act to Hold Ortega Regime Accountable for Subverting Democracy in Nicaragua
Sen. Chris Murphy
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
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
For the People Act of 2021
Sen. Martin Heinrich
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
Hoyer Statement On Senate Republicans' Vote to Block Consideration of S.1, the For the People Act
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 22, 2021
Tweet - "The #ForthePeopleAct is not just about protecting voting rights. It's also about reforming our broken campaign finance system. And combating corruption through stronger ethics laws. But above all, it's about making sure Americans have a government of, by, and for the people."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 22, 2021
Sen. Marshall Votes Against Pelosi's Election Bill Power Grab
Sen. Roger Marshall
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 - "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
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
Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Senate's Failure to Pass H.R. 1
Rep. Gwen Moore
June 22, 2021
Tweet - "As the Senate votes on whether to consider the #ForThePeople Act, GOP officials in 48 states are advancing nearly 400 bills that would make it harder for Americans to vote. Read more on what's at stake & why Congress must act to protect voting rights:"
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 22, 2021
Congresswoman Fletcher Statement on Senate Republicans Obstructing Critical Voting Rights Legislation
Rep. Lizzie Fletcher
June 22, 2021
Hyde-Smith Votes to Block Democrats' Election "Power Grab' Bill
Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith
June 22, 2021
For the People Act of 2021
Sen. John Thune
June 22, 2021
Tweet - "Donald Trump's Big Lie is an attack on our democracy. Will Republican Senators stand up to efforts across the country to limit voting rights and promote the Big Lie? Or do they live in fear of Trump? This vote on the For the People Act is going to answer that question."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 22, 2021
Murphy Statement on Republican Filibuster of Comprehensive Voting Rights Bill
Sen. Chris Murphy
June 22, 2021
Congresswoman Claudia Tenney Releases Statement on For The People Act After Legislation Fails In Senate
Rep. Claudia Tenney
June 22, 2021
Rep. Schiff Statement on Senate For the People Act Vote
Sen. Adam Schiff
June 22, 2021
Daines Votes to Preserve Election Integrity, Block Democrats' Partisan Push for a Federal Takeover of Elections
Sen. Steve Daines
June 22, 2021
Tweet - "I am deeply disappointed that Senate Republicans blocked the #ForThePeople Act from advancing, even with united Democratic support. They have now made it clear that they oppose any effort to protect Americans' right to vote & secure our democracy."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 22, 2021
Tweet - "The rotten inner workings of Democrats' S.1 power grab have been thoroughly exposed to the light. Whichever label Democrats slap on their bill, the substance remains the same."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 22, 2021
Cassidy Statement on Democrats' Partisan Election Takeover Bill
Sen. Bill Cassidy
June 22, 2021
Sen. Moran Statement on the For the People Act
Sen. Jerry Moran
June 22, 2021
Pelosi Statement on Senate Republicans' Vote Against The For The People Act
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
June 22, 2021
Hagerty: S.1 Takes Power Away From American Voters and Gives it to Politicians
Sen. Bill Hagerty
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
Wyden Praises Election Security, Access, Vote By Mail Provisions of For the People Act
Sen. Ron Wyden
June 22, 2021
Senator Murray Slams Republican Obstruction of Debate on Voting Rights
Sen. Patty Murray
June 22, 2021
Tweet - "There's no rational basis for a federal government takeover of all 50 states' elections. For years, Democrats have been selling a partisan power grab. So far, the only thing bipartisan about it has been the opposition."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 22, 2021
Bennet Spoke on the Senate Floor Earlier Today in Support of this Legislation to Expand Access to the Ballot
Sen. Michael Bennet
June 22, 2021
Tweet - "There's no principle behind these GOP voter suppression laws: not fraud, not election integrity, not security, not better election administration The only purpose is rigging the rules--suppressing votes The Senate will vote on moving forward on critical voting rights legislation"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 22, 2021
Tweet - "In my weekly press conference, I told the press the #ChildTaxCreditAwarenessDay helped inform working families that direct payments, enacted through the #AmericanRescuePlan, will begin on July 15. These payments will help set children up for success and fuel our economy."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 22, 2021
Sen. Cramer Issues Statement on Democrats' Elections Legislation ahead of Expected Vote
Sen. Kevin Cramer
June 22, 2021
Senator Markey: Republican Obstruction of Electoral Reform is Clear as Day Obstruction of Democracy
Sen. Ed Markey
June 22, 2021
Tweet - "Democrats will not let this go. We will not let it die. This voter suppression by GOP legislatures cannot stand. We are going to work tirelessly to see that it does not stand."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 22, 2021
CNN "Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees" - Transcript: Interview with Chris Coons
Sen. Chris Coons
June 22, 2021
Iran
Sen. Mitch McConnell
June 22, 2021
Leger Fernández Statement On Senate Republicans Blocking Critical Democracy Reform Bill
Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez
June 22, 2021
Tweet - "If Ds were to get their election bill passed, current senators' campaigns could receive more than $1.8 billion taxpayer dollars. Yes, this bill would use Americans' hard-earned money to fund yard signs & attack ads. GOP will reject."
Sen. John Thune
June 21, 2021
Juneteenth
Sen. John Cornyn
June 21, 2021
Tweet - "GOP legislatures are trying to give themselves more power to undermine and override election boards and county election officials They want to make it harder to vote and easier to steal an election We will move forward on voting rights legislation"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 21, 2021
MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Interview with Jeff Merkley
Sen. Jeff Merkley
June 21, 2021
Luján Introduces Legislation to Bolster Transparency and Accountability in Elections
Sen. Ben Luján
Date
Title
Politician
June 22, 2021
MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Interview with Amy Klobuchar
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
June 22, 2021
Tweet - "Tonight's Senate vote was only the beginning of the process. Democrats are going to keep fighting for S.1 and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. We will not rest until every American has unfettered access to the ballot box."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 22, 2021
Tweet - "There is a rot at the center of the modern Republican party. Donald Trump's Big Lie has lit a wildfire of voter suppression laws sweeping across our country. This Senate will vote today on moving forward on critical voting rights legislation."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 22, 2021
For the People Act
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 22, 2021
Tweet - "The #ForThePeople Act is the remedy to the anti-democratic tide that is sweeping our nation. Yet, all Senate Republicans voted against even proceeding to debate on democracy reform -- because they know that the only way for them to win elections is to suppress the vote."
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
June 22, 2021
Committee Approves RENACER Act to Hold Ortega Regime Accountable for Subverting Democracy in Nicaragua
Sen.Chris Murphy
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
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
For the People Act of 2021
Sen.Martin Heinrich
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
Hoyer Statement On Senate Republicans' Vote to Block Consideration of S.1, the For the People Act
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 22, 2021
Tweet - "The #ForthePeopleAct is not just about protecting voting rights. It's also about reforming our broken campaign finance system. And combating corruption through stronger ethics laws. But above all, it's about making sure Americans have a government of, by, and for the people."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 22, 2021
Sen. Marshall Votes Against Pelosi's Election Bill Power Grab
Sen.Roger Marshall
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 - "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
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
Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Senate's Failure to Pass H.R. 1
Rep.Gwen Moore
June 22, 2021
Tweet - "As the Senate votes on whether to consider the #ForThePeople Act, GOP officials in 48 states are advancing nearly 400 bills that would make it harder for Americans to vote. Read more on what's at stake & why Congress must act to protect voting rights:"
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 22, 2021
Congresswoman Fletcher Statement on Senate Republicans Obstructing Critical Voting Rights Legislation
Rep.Lizzie Fletcher
June 22, 2021
Hyde-Smith Votes to Block Democrats' Election "Power Grab' Bill
Sen.Cindy Hyde-Smith
June 22, 2021
For the People Act of 2021
Sen.John Thune
June 22, 2021
Tweet - "Donald Trump's Big Lie is an attack on our democracy. Will Republican Senators stand up to efforts across the country to limit voting rights and promote the Big Lie? Or do they live in fear of Trump? This vote on the For the People Act is going to answer that question."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 22, 2021
Murphy Statement on Republican Filibuster of Comprehensive Voting Rights Bill
Sen.Chris Murphy
June 22, 2021
Congresswoman Claudia Tenney Releases Statement on For The People Act After Legislation Fails In Senate
Rep.Claudia Tenney
June 22, 2021
Rep. Schiff Statement on Senate For the People Act Vote
Sen.Adam Schiff
June 22, 2021
Daines Votes to Preserve Election Integrity, Block Democrats' Partisan Push for a Federal Takeover of Elections
Sen.Steve Daines
June 22, 2021
Tweet - "I am deeply disappointed that Senate Republicans blocked the #ForThePeople Act from advancing, even with united Democratic support. They have now made it clear that they oppose any effort to protect Americans' right to vote & secure our democracy."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 22, 2021
Tweet - "The rotten inner workings of Democrats' S.1 power grab have been thoroughly exposed to the light. Whichever label Democrats slap on their bill, the substance remains the same."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 22, 2021
Cassidy Statement on Democrats' Partisan Election Takeover Bill
Sen.Bill Cassidy
June 22, 2021
Sen. Moran Statement on the For the People Act
Sen.Jerry Moran
June 22, 2021
Pelosi Statement on Senate Republicans' Vote Against The For The People Act
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
June 22, 2021
Hagerty: S.1 Takes Power Away From American Voters and Gives it to Politicians
Sen.Bill Hagerty
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
Wyden Praises Election Security, Access, Vote By Mail Provisions of For the People Act
Sen.Ron Wyden
June 22, 2021
Senator Murray Slams Republican Obstruction of Debate on Voting Rights
Sen.Patty Murray
June 22, 2021
Tweet - "There's no rational basis for a federal government takeover of all 50 states' elections. For years, Democrats have been selling a partisan power grab. So far, the only thing bipartisan about it has been the opposition."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 22, 2021
Bennet Spoke on the Senate Floor Earlier Today in Support of this Legislation to Expand Access to the Ballot
Sen.Michael Bennet
June 22, 2021
Tweet - "There's no principle behind these GOP voter suppression laws: not fraud, not election integrity, not security, not better election administration The only purpose is rigging the rules--suppressing votes The Senate will vote on moving forward on critical voting rights legislation"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 22, 2021
Tweet - "In my weekly press conference, I told the press the #ChildTaxCreditAwarenessDay helped inform working families that direct payments, enacted through the #AmericanRescuePlan, will begin on July 15. These payments will help set children up for success and fuel our economy."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 22, 2021
Sen. Cramer Issues Statement on Democrats' Elections Legislation ahead of Expected Vote
Sen.Kevin Cramer
June 22, 2021
Senator Markey: Republican Obstruction of Electoral Reform is Clear as Day Obstruction of Democracy
Sen.Ed Markey
June 22, 2021
Tweet - "Democrats will not let this go. We will not let it die. This voter suppression by GOP legislatures cannot stand. We are going to work tirelessly to see that it does not stand."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 22, 2021
CNN "Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees" - Transcript: Interview with Chris Coons
Sen.Chris Coons
June 22, 2021
Iran
Sen.Mitch McConnell
June 22, 2021
Leger Fernández Statement On Senate Republicans Blocking Critical Democracy Reform Bill
Rep.Teresa Leger Fernandez
June 22, 2021
Tweet - "If Ds were to get their election bill passed, current senators' campaigns could receive more than $1.8 billion taxpayer dollars. Yes, this bill would use Americans' hard-earned money to fund yard signs & attack ads. GOP will reject."
Sen.John Thune
June 21, 2021
Juneteenth
Sen.John Cornyn
June 21, 2021
Tweet - "GOP legislatures are trying to give themselves more power to undermine and override election boards and county election officials They want to make it harder to vote and easier to steal an election We will move forward on voting rights legislation"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 21, 2021
MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Interview with Jeff Merkley
Sen.Jeff Merkley
June 21, 2021
Luján Introduces Legislation to Bolster Transparency and Accountability in Elections
Sen.Ben Luján
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