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July 20, 2020 Providing for Consideration of H.R. William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year Providing for Consideration of H.R. Child Care is Essential Act; Providing for Consideration of H.R. Child Care for Economic Recovery Act; and Providing for Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. Taxpayer First Act of 2019 Rep. Tom Cole
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "I thank @OversightDems for holding a hearing today to examine how this pandemic has exposed outdated technology in government. House Dems will continue to focus on tech modernization to ensure government works better #ForThePeople." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "I just joined @RepBenMcAdams in standing up to the Trump administration and voting to block funding for new nuclear testing. America has not tested a nuclear weapon since 1992, and there's no scientific reason to resume explosive nuclear testing today." Sen. Ben Luján
July 20, 2020 Lujan Cosponsors Bipartisan Bill to Overhaul National Stockpile, Increase Production of Lifesaving Medical Supplies Sen. Ben Luján
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. famously said "the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice." Our nation has bent toward justice because heroes like John Lewis took it upon themselves to lead the way. We celebrate the life of this American hero." Sen. Mitch McConnell
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "We need to honor John Lewis by bringing the bill to restore the Voting Rights Act to the Senate floor." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "The @SenateGOP must join the House in passing H.R. 4 to #RestoreTheVRA protections which Rep. John Lewis spent so much of his life fighting to secure & protect." Rep. Nancy Pelosi
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 19, 2020 NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript Interview with Jim Clyburn Rep. Jim Clyburn
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 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 18, 2020 Security Experts Confirm Feasibility Of Remote Voting In The House Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
July 18, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript Interview with Cory Booker Sen. Cory Booker
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 - "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 CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Hank Johnson Rep. Hank Johnson
July 18, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Interview with Terri Sewell Rep. Terri Sewell
July 18, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Ilhan Omar Rep. Ilhan Omar
July 18, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Eleanor Holmes Norton Rep. Eleanor Norton
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 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 Tweet - "I"m saddened by the passing of my friend & colleague John Lewis. He was a kind, gentle man who often reminded me that, though he represented the 5th district of GA, he was born & raised near Troy, AL. Ann & I will be praying for God's comfort and peace to cover his family." Rep. Gary Palmer
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "America lost a national treasure tonight with the passing of @RepJohnLewis. He was the Conscience of the Congress, a man who spent his life fighting for justice, and inspired and motivated generations to 'get into good trouble.'" Sen. Ben Luján
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
Date Title Politician
July 20, 2020 Providing for Consideration of H.R. William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year Providing for Consideration of H.R. Child Care is Essential Act; Providing for Consideration of H.R. Child Care for Economic Recovery Act; and Providing for Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. Taxpayer First Act of 2019 Rep.Tom Cole
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "I thank @OversightDems for holding a hearing today to examine how this pandemic has exposed outdated technology in government. House Dems will continue to focus on tech modernization to ensure government works better #ForThePeople." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "I just joined @RepBenMcAdams in standing up to the Trump administration and voting to block funding for new nuclear testing. America has not tested a nuclear weapon since 1992, and there's no scientific reason to resume explosive nuclear testing today." Sen.Ben Luján
July 20, 2020 Lujan Cosponsors Bipartisan Bill to Overhaul National Stockpile, Increase Production of Lifesaving Medical Supplies Sen.Ben Luján
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. famously said "the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice." Our nation has bent toward justice because heroes like John Lewis took it upon themselves to lead the way. We celebrate the life of this American hero." Sen.Mitch McConnell
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "We need to honor John Lewis by bringing the bill to restore the Voting Rights Act to the Senate floor." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "The @SenateGOP must join the House in passing H.R. 4 to #RestoreTheVRA protections which Rep. John Lewis spent so much of his life fighting to secure & protect." Rep.Nancy Pelosi
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 19, 2020 NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript Interview with Jim Clyburn Rep.Jim Clyburn
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 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 18, 2020 Security Experts Confirm Feasibility Of Remote Voting In The House Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
July 18, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript Interview with Cory Booker Sen.Cory Booker
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 - "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 CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Hank Johnson Rep.Hank Johnson
July 18, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Interview with Terri Sewell Rep.Terri Sewell
July 18, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Ilhan Omar Rep.Ilhan Omar
July 18, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Eleanor Holmes Norton Rep.Eleanor Norton
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 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 Tweet - "I"m saddened by the passing of my friend & colleague John Lewis. He was a kind, gentle man who often reminded me that, though he represented the 5th district of GA, he was born & raised near Troy, AL. Ann & I will be praying for God's comfort and peace to cover his family." Rep.Gary Palmer
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "America lost a national treasure tonight with the passing of @RepJohnLewis. He was the Conscience of the Congress, a man who spent his life fighting for justice, and inspired and motivated generations to 'get into good trouble.'" Sen.Ben Luján
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
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