×
Meet Civic Sage
Ask real questions about politics—and get clear, factual answers.
Civic Sage pulls directly from
Vote Smart's verified, nonpartisan research.
No opinions. No spin. Just trusted context.
Built with boundaries, on purpose
So you get facts you can trust.
You can ask about:
Your representatives & their biographies
Voting records, legislation, & ballots
Special interest groups & political influence
How government works
Start Chatting
Learn More
HAVE OUR BACKS
Sign Up
Already Registered?
face
lock_outline
×
Sign Up
Already Registered?
face
lock_outline
THE FACTS
BIO
BIO
VOTES
VOTES
POSITIONS
POSITIONS
RATINGS
RATINGS
Donate
No Thank You
OFFICIALS
LEGISLATION
INTEREST GROUPS
PUBLIC STATEMENTS
COMMITTEES
VETOES
Public Statements
Reset All Filters
Office
Congressional
Presidential
Congressional
Gubernatorial
State Legislative
Federal Judicial
Statewide
State Judicial
State
National
Alabama
Alaska
American Samoa
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Guam
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
National
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Northern Mariana Islands
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Puerto Rico
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virgin Islands
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Issue
Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
All Issues
Abortion
Agriculture and Food
Animals and Wildlife
Arts, Entertainment, and History
Budget, Spending and Taxes
Business and Consumers
Business, Consumers, and Employees
Campaign Finance
Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
Conservative
Constitution
Criminal Justice
Death Penalty
Defense
Drugs
Economy and Fiscal
Education
Elections
Employment and Affirmative Action
Energy
Entitlements and the Safety Net
Environment
Executive Branch
Family
Federal, State and Local Relations
Finance and Banking
Fiscally Conservative
Fiscally Liberal
Food Processing and Sales
Foreign Affairs
Foreign Aid
Gambling and Gaming
Government Budget and Spending
Government Operations
Guns
Health Insurance
Health and Health Care
High Priority
Higher Education
Housing and Property
Ideology
Immigration
Impartial/Nonpartisan
Indigenous Peoples
Industries
Infrastructure
Issues
Judicial Branch
K-12 Education
Labor Unions
Legal
Legislative Branch
Liberal
Low Priority
Marijuana
Marriage
Military Personnel
Minors and Children
Monetary Policy
National Security
Natural Resources
Oil and Gas
Populations
Priorities
Religion
Reproduction
Science
Science, Technology and Communication
Senior Citizens
Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Social
Socially Conservative
Socially Liberal
Stem Cell Research
Taxes
Technology and Communication
Trade
Transportation
Unemployed and Low-Income
Veterans
Women
Limit results to:
Officials
Candidates
Date Range
Start Date
End Date
Apply
Keyword Search
enter search term
Search string must be longer than 3 characters.
Page 76 of 274
chevron_left
76
77
78
79
80
chevron_right
results per page:
50
75
50
25
Date
Title
Politician
July 20, 2020
Senators, Representatives Announce Legislation to Block Federal Paramilitary Occupations in Portland and Other American Cities
Sen. Chris Murphy, ...
July 19, 2020
Tweet - "Mitch McConnell & the President can demonstrate the real respect for the life & legacy of John Lewis by passing the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of 2020 in the Senate & have the President sign it. Let's have our election this year in honor of John Robert Lewis.- @MeetThePress"
Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 19, 2020
Slotkin Statement on Use of Unidentified, Federal Troops to Quell Protests
Sen. Elissa Slotkin
July 19, 2020
Letter to Michael Horowitz, Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Justice and Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security - Nadler, Thompson & Maloney Call for IG Investigation Into Trump Administration Use of Force Against Protestors
Rep. Bennie Thompson, ...
July 19, 2020
NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript Interview with Jim Clyburn
Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 19, 2020
Tweet - "Does the Senate Majority really want to honor the legacy of #JohnLewis? Pass the Voting Rights Advancement Act that is languishing in your chamber. And name the bill in his honor."
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
July 19, 2020
CNN "State of the Union with Jake Tapper" - Transcript Interview with Ayanna Pressley
Rep. Ayanna Pressley
July 19, 2020
CNN "State of the Union with Jake Tapper" - Transcript Interview with James Clyburn
Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 18, 2020
Black-Jewish Caucus Statement on the Passing of Congressman John Lewis
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, ...
July 18, 2020
Tweet - "We need to honor John Lewis by bringing the bill to restore the Voting Rights Act to the Senate floor. Otherwise paying lip service to his legacy is just words."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 18, 2020
Tweet - "America is mourning the loss of Congressman John Lewis We lost a pioneer civil rights ldr just like MLK. I didn't hv lots of discussion w John in 34 yrs of serving together but every time I did it was always pleasant He was a dedicated public servant & his legacy lives on"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 18, 2020
Statement from Congressman Joe Morelle on Passing of Congressman John Lewis
Rep. Joe Morelle
July 18, 2020
Scalise Statement on The Death of Rep. John Lewis
Rep. Steve Scalise
July 18, 2020
Wicker Statement on Congressman John Lewis
Sen. Roger Wicker
July 18, 2020
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript Interview with Cory Booker
Sen. Cory Booker
July 18, 2020
CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Jon Ossoff
Sen. Jon Ossoff
July 18, 2020
Pelosi, Blumenauer Issue Joint Statement on Trump Administration Actions in Portland
Rep. Nancy Pelosi, ...
July 18, 2020
Tweet - "The Senate and the nation mourn the loss of Congressman John Lewis, a pioneering civil rights leader who put his life on the line to fight racism, promote equal rights, and bring our nation into greater alignment with its founding principles."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
July 18, 2020
Tweet - "I think it's time for us to pass a voting rights act and name it the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of 2020. The Senate needs to pass the bill, send it back to the House, then send it on to the President and let deeds demonstrate what they feel rather than their words. - @MSNBC"
Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 18, 2020
CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Eleanor Holmes Norton
Rep. Eleanor Norton
July 18, 2020
CNN "Newsroom" - Interview with Terri Sewell
Rep. Terri Sewell
July 18, 2020
Reed Statement on the Life, Legacy & Lasting Inspiration of John Lewis
Sen. Jack Reed
July 18, 2020
Tweet - "I have lost a dear friend and a real hero. I will always remember standing on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma with John Lewis on a misty Sunday morning many years ago. John pointed to the spot where he had been viciously beaten and almost died fifty years before."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 18, 2020
Tweet - "Our nation is grieving the loss of Congressman John Lewis: a dedicated public servant. His legacy and leadership on civil rights will never be forgotten. Praying for comfort and peace for his family and loved ones."
Sen. Joni Ernst
July 18, 2020
Tweet - "I support Sen Merkley's proposed bill to deal with the despicable federal actions in Portland by 1--Requiring fed agents to ID 2--Prohibiting fed misuse of unmarked vehicles 3--Prohibiting fed agents in crowd control outside of fed property without the invitation of local officials"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 18, 2020
Tweet - "Last night, America lost one of our great civil rights heroes. John Lewis dedicated his life to serving and improving our country. He will be greatly missed. Kimberley and I are praying for his family in their grief."
Sen. John Thune
July 18, 2020
Pingree Statement on the Passing of Congressman John Lewis
Rep. Chellie Pingree
July 18, 2020
CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Hank Johnson
Rep. Hank Johnson
July 18, 2020
Tweet - "Rev. CT Vivian grew up in Macomb and his fight for civil rights led him from Peoria to Selma. His lifetime of confronting injustice was inspiring, and his passing is a great loss."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 18, 2020
Tweet - "There are very few people who you can say truly changed the world for the better. John Lewis is certainly at the top of that list. From risking his life in Selma to remaining the "Conscience of Congress' in the House, he devoted his life to fighting for equality and civil rights"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 18, 2020
Raskin Statement on The Passing of John Lewis
Rep. Jamie Raskin
July 18, 2020
CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Ilhan Omar
Rep. Ilhan Omar
July 18, 2020
Tweet - "I will never forget joining hands with John as Congress sang We Shall Overcome at a 2008 ceremony honoring his friend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It could not have been more humbling to consider what he had suffered and sacrificed so those words could be sung in that place."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
July 18, 2020
Rep. Sewell Mourns the Passing of Congressman John Lewis
Rep. Terri Sewell
July 18, 2020
ICYMI: Rep. Hill: "The House is a poorer place without John Lewis' beautiful voice and his beautiful message"
Rep. James Hill
July 17, 2020
Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rush, Tlaib Call on House Leadership to Prohibit the Use of Federal Funds to Purchase or Use Facial Recognition Software
Rep. Eleanor Norton, ...
July 17, 2020
Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues To Introduce Legislation To Support Bias And Anti-Racism Training In COVID-19 Response
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 17, 2020
Tweet - "I'm honored to talk with Tina Knowles-Lawson, @OctaviaSpencer , the @CivilRightsOrg 's Vanita Gupta, Leigh Chapman, and LaShawn Warren, and @Mommas4Justice 's Maria Hamilton on passing the HEROES Act to fight for Americans in this crisis and provide funding to protect our elections."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020
Durbin Speaks To Chicago Bar Association About Justice In Policing Act
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 17, 2020
Merkley, Wyden, Blumenauer, Bonamici Call for Investigations into Federal Operatives in Portland
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
July 17, 2020
Murphy Statement on Reports of Unidentified Law Enforcement in Oregon
Sen. Chris Murphy
July 17, 2020
Tweet - "Rev. C.T. Vivian was a true pioneer of the Civil Rights Movement. From helping organize the Freedom Rides to boldly marching in Selma, our nation is forever indebted for your work. Rest well, and in power."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020
Tweet - "This is wrong, and must be investigated immediately to determine who is responsible."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the US Department of Justice and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the US Department of Homeland Security - Merkley, Wyden, Blumenauer, Bonamici Demand Federal Forces be Removed from Portland
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
July 17, 2020
Letter to Jill Tyson, Assistance Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Office of Congressional Affairs - Rush, Eshoo Lead House Colleagues in Demanding FBI, CBP Answer Questions About Surveillance of Protests
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
July 17, 2020
Senator Markey Blasts Secretary Pompeo Assault on Human Rights
Sen. Ed Markey
July 17, 2020
Congressional Freethought Caucus Chairs Denounce New Commission on Unalienable Rights Report
Rep. Jared Huffman, ...
July 17, 2020
Letter to Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Rush, Eshoo Lead House Colleagues in Demanding FBI, CBP Answer Questions About Surveillance of Protests
Rep. Ayanna Pressley, ...
July 17, 2020
Tweet - "We have lost a legendary leader, civil rights icon and change agent extraordinaire. John Lewis altered the course of history and left America a much better place. May he forever Rest In Power. #GoodTrouble"
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
July 17, 2020
Tweet - "From marching in Selma to serving in the House, Representative John Lewis spent his life fighting for civil rights for every single American. He is an American hero and a giant. And we are all better for the "good trouble" he made. Rest in peace, John."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date
Title
Politician
July 20, 2020
Senators, Representatives Announce Legislation to Block Federal Paramilitary Occupations in Portland and Other American Cities
Sen.Chris Murphy, ...
July 19, 2020
Tweet - "Mitch McConnell & the President can demonstrate the real respect for the life & legacy of John Lewis by passing the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of 2020 in the Senate & have the President sign it. Let's have our election this year in honor of John Robert Lewis.- @MeetThePress"
Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 19, 2020
Slotkin Statement on Use of Unidentified, Federal Troops to Quell Protests
Sen.Elissa Slotkin
July 19, 2020
Letter to Michael Horowitz, Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Justice and Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security - Nadler, Thompson & Maloney Call for IG Investigation Into Trump Administration Use of Force Against Protestors
Rep.Bennie Thompson, ...
July 19, 2020
NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript Interview with Jim Clyburn
Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 19, 2020
Tweet - "Does the Senate Majority really want to honor the legacy of #JohnLewis? Pass the Voting Rights Advancement Act that is languishing in your chamber. And name the bill in his honor."
Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
July 19, 2020
CNN "State of the Union with Jake Tapper" - Transcript Interview with Ayanna Pressley
Rep.Ayanna Pressley
July 19, 2020
CNN "State of the Union with Jake Tapper" - Transcript Interview with James Clyburn
Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 18, 2020
Black-Jewish Caucus Statement on the Passing of Congressman John Lewis
Rep.Debbie Wasserman Schultz, ...
July 18, 2020
Tweet - "We need to honor John Lewis by bringing the bill to restore the Voting Rights Act to the Senate floor. Otherwise paying lip service to his legacy is just words."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 18, 2020
Tweet - "America is mourning the loss of Congressman John Lewis We lost a pioneer civil rights ldr just like MLK. I didn't hv lots of discussion w John in 34 yrs of serving together but every time I did it was always pleasant He was a dedicated public servant & his legacy lives on"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 18, 2020
Statement from Congressman Joe Morelle on Passing of Congressman John Lewis
Rep.Joe Morelle
July 18, 2020
Scalise Statement on The Death of Rep. John Lewis
Rep.Steve Scalise
July 18, 2020
Wicker Statement on Congressman John Lewis
Sen.Roger Wicker
July 18, 2020
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript Interview with Cory Booker
Sen.Cory Booker
July 18, 2020
CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Jon Ossoff
Sen.Jon Ossoff
July 18, 2020
Pelosi, Blumenauer Issue Joint Statement on Trump Administration Actions in Portland
Rep.Nancy Pelosi, ...
July 18, 2020
Tweet - "The Senate and the nation mourn the loss of Congressman John Lewis, a pioneering civil rights leader who put his life on the line to fight racism, promote equal rights, and bring our nation into greater alignment with its founding principles."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
July 18, 2020
Tweet - "I think it's time for us to pass a voting rights act and name it the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of 2020. The Senate needs to pass the bill, send it back to the House, then send it on to the President and let deeds demonstrate what they feel rather than their words. - @MSNBC"
Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 18, 2020
CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Eleanor Holmes Norton
Rep.Eleanor Norton
July 18, 2020
CNN "Newsroom" - Interview with Terri Sewell
Rep.Terri Sewell
July 18, 2020
Reed Statement on the Life, Legacy & Lasting Inspiration of John Lewis
Sen.Jack Reed
July 18, 2020
Tweet - "I have lost a dear friend and a real hero. I will always remember standing on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma with John Lewis on a misty Sunday morning many years ago. John pointed to the spot where he had been viciously beaten and almost died fifty years before."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 18, 2020
Tweet - "Our nation is grieving the loss of Congressman John Lewis: a dedicated public servant. His legacy and leadership on civil rights will never be forgotten. Praying for comfort and peace for his family and loved ones."
Sen.Joni Ernst
July 18, 2020
Tweet - "I support Sen Merkley's proposed bill to deal with the despicable federal actions in Portland by 1--Requiring fed agents to ID 2--Prohibiting fed misuse of unmarked vehicles 3--Prohibiting fed agents in crowd control outside of fed property without the invitation of local officials"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 18, 2020
Tweet - "Last night, America lost one of our great civil rights heroes. John Lewis dedicated his life to serving and improving our country. He will be greatly missed. Kimberley and I are praying for his family in their grief."
Sen.John Thune
July 18, 2020
Pingree Statement on the Passing of Congressman John Lewis
Rep.Chellie Pingree
July 18, 2020
CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Hank Johnson
Rep.Hank Johnson
July 18, 2020
Tweet - "Rev. CT Vivian grew up in Macomb and his fight for civil rights led him from Peoria to Selma. His lifetime of confronting injustice was inspiring, and his passing is a great loss."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 18, 2020
Tweet - "There are very few people who you can say truly changed the world for the better. John Lewis is certainly at the top of that list. From risking his life in Selma to remaining the "Conscience of Congress' in the House, he devoted his life to fighting for equality and civil rights"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 18, 2020
Raskin Statement on The Passing of John Lewis
Rep.Jamie Raskin
July 18, 2020
CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Ilhan Omar
Rep.Ilhan Omar
July 18, 2020
Tweet - "I will never forget joining hands with John as Congress sang We Shall Overcome at a 2008 ceremony honoring his friend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It could not have been more humbling to consider what he had suffered and sacrificed so those words could be sung in that place."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
July 18, 2020
Rep. Sewell Mourns the Passing of Congressman John Lewis
Rep.Terri Sewell
July 18, 2020
ICYMI: Rep. Hill: "The House is a poorer place without John Lewis' beautiful voice and his beautiful message"
Rep.James Hill
July 17, 2020
Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rush, Tlaib Call on House Leadership to Prohibit the Use of Federal Funds to Purchase or Use Facial Recognition Software
Rep.Eleanor Norton, ...
July 17, 2020
Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues To Introduce Legislation To Support Bias And Anti-Racism Training In COVID-19 Response
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 17, 2020
Tweet - "I'm honored to talk with Tina Knowles-Lawson, @OctaviaSpencer , the @CivilRightsOrg 's Vanita Gupta, Leigh Chapman, and LaShawn Warren, and @Mommas4Justice 's Maria Hamilton on passing the HEROES Act to fight for Americans in this crisis and provide funding to protect our elections."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020
Durbin Speaks To Chicago Bar Association About Justice In Policing Act
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 17, 2020
Merkley, Wyden, Blumenauer, Bonamici Call for Investigations into Federal Operatives in Portland
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
July 17, 2020
Murphy Statement on Reports of Unidentified Law Enforcement in Oregon
Sen.Chris Murphy
July 17, 2020
Tweet - "Rev. C.T. Vivian was a true pioneer of the Civil Rights Movement. From helping organize the Freedom Rides to boldly marching in Selma, our nation is forever indebted for your work. Rest well, and in power."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020
Tweet - "This is wrong, and must be investigated immediately to determine who is responsible."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the US Department of Justice and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the US Department of Homeland Security - Merkley, Wyden, Blumenauer, Bonamici Demand Federal Forces be Removed from Portland
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
July 17, 2020
Letter to Jill Tyson, Assistance Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Office of Congressional Affairs - Rush, Eshoo Lead House Colleagues in Demanding FBI, CBP Answer Questions About Surveillance of Protests
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
July 17, 2020
Senator Markey Blasts Secretary Pompeo Assault on Human Rights
Sen.Ed Markey
July 17, 2020
Congressional Freethought Caucus Chairs Denounce New Commission on Unalienable Rights Report
Rep.Jared Huffman, ...
July 17, 2020
Letter to Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Rush, Eshoo Lead House Colleagues in Demanding FBI, CBP Answer Questions About Surveillance of Protests
Rep.Ayanna Pressley, ...
July 17, 2020
Tweet - "We have lost a legendary leader, civil rights icon and change agent extraordinaire. John Lewis altered the course of history and left America a much better place. May he forever Rest In Power. #GoodTrouble"
Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
July 17, 2020
Tweet - "From marching in Selma to serving in the House, Representative John Lewis spent his life fighting for civil rights for every single American. He is an American hero and a giant. And we are all better for the "good trouble" he made. Rest in peace, John."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Page 76 of 274
chevron_left
76
77
78
79
80
chevron_right
clear
Log in
face
lock_outline
face
person
person_outline
email
lock
lock_outline
Enter the same password as above, for verification.
arrow_upward