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Jan. 7, 2021 Scalise Unequivocally Condemns Violence at U.S. Capitol, Outlines Path Forward Rep. Steve Scalise
Jan. 7, 2021 Tweet - "Devastating news. Please join me in praying for our fallen Capitol Police officer's family during this heartbreaking time." Rep. Steve Scalise
Jan. 7, 2021 The Press Democrat - Close to Home: For Inciting a Riot, Trump Must Go Rep. Jared Huffman, ...
Jan. 7, 2021 Tweet - "Yesterday, American democracy came under attack -- but we refuse to be bullied into abandoning our duty to work #ForThePeople." Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Jan. 7, 2021 Tweet - "This morning, @SenSchumer and I placed a call to Vice President Pence to urge him to invoke the 25th Amendment which would allow the Vice President and a majority of the Cabinet to remove the President. We have not yet heard back from the Vice President." Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Jan. 7, 2021 Tweet - "Trump's incitement to violence & mob action yesterday is indisputable. New York Times' headline says it all: "Trump Incites Mob" The VP should immediately invoke the 25th Amendment. If the VP & Cabinet refuse to do their duty, Congress should reconvene to impeach the President." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 7, 2021 Tweet - "Democracy, not autocracy, won today. The rule of law, not mob rule, won today. Liberty, not oppression, won today. Today the 2020 election results are official. Tomorrow is a new day in America." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 7, 2021 Tweet - "Time and circumstances may mitigate against invoking the 25th amendment, which I support, but there is time for impeachment which seems appropriate." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 7, 2021 McConnell on Resignation of Senate Sergeant at Arms Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 7, 2021 Pelosi, Schumer Joint Statement on Call to Vice President Pence on Invoking 25th Amendment Rep. Nancy Pelosi, ...
Jan. 7, 2021 Tweet - "The ultimate blame for yesterday's events lies with the unhinged criminals who tried to disrupt our government and with those who incited them. But this fact does not preclude our addressing the shocking failures in the Capitol's security posture and protocols. My full statement:" Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 7, 2021 Tweet - "Congress has now affirmed that @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris will be sworn on January 20. In spite of threats, Members upheld their oaths to defend the Constitution, and today will be remembered as the day that our democracy prevailed." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 6, 2021 Reed Statement on Georgia's U.S. Senate Races Sen. Jack Reed
Jan. 6, 2021 Statement from Congressman Darin LaHood Rep. Darin LaHood
Jan. 6, 2021 Tweet - "Back in the Capitol. Thank you to Capitol Police and every brave law enforcement officer who fought back to restore control. Violence has no place in politics. America is and will remain the greatest Nation on earth. We will defend it and pass it on to our children, and theirs." Rep. Steve Scalise
Jan. 6, 2021 Hoyer Statement on the Joint Session of Congress Reconvening for the Electoral College Certification Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 6, 2021 Risch on U.S. Capitol Riots and Vote to Certify the Results of the 2020 Presidential Election Sen. Jim Risch
Jan. 6, 2021 Tillis Statement on Electoral College Certification Sen. Thom Tillis
Jan. 6, 2021 Message From the Senate Rep. Zoe Lofgren
Jan. 6, 2021 Senator Coons' statement on Republican efforts to overturn 2020 election results Sen. Chris Coons
Jan. 6, 2021 Steil Statement on U.S. Capitol Rep. Bryan Steil
Jan. 6, 2021 Schatz Statement On Attack On U.S. Capitol Sen. Brian Schatz
Jan. 6, 2021 Congresswoman Kat Cammack (FL-03) Statement On Events At U.S. Capitol Rep. Kat Cammack
Jan. 6, 2021 Rep. Smith Statement on Capitol Campus Insurrection Rep. Adam Smith
Jan. 6, 2021 Tweet - "Today has been a sad day for America. The violent behavior at the Capitol is inexcusable and disgusting, but we won't be deterred from our Constitutional duty. We need to work together to protect our democracy. Please pray for our country." Sen. John Thune
Jan. 6, 2021 Tweet - "United States Capitol Police saved my life. Attacks on law enforcement officers trying to do their jobs are never acceptable. Period. We can passionately protest without being violent." Rep. Steve Scalise
Jan. 6, 2021 Tweet - "Those who performed today's reprehensible acts were rioters, insurrectionists, thugs, domestic terrorists They don't represent America They were violent extremists who tried to take over the Capitol They must be prosecuted to the full extent But tonight Democracy will triumph" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 6, 2021 Statement of Rep. Peter Welch on Today's Electoral College Certification Sen. Peter Welch
Jan. 6, 2021 Schneider Statement on Electoral College Disruption and Resolve to Continue Rep. Brad Schneider
Jan. 6, 2021 Daines Condemns Today's Violence, Will Certify Electoral Votes Sen. Steve Daines
Jan. 6, 2021 37 Republican Members Release Statement Ahead of Electoral College Vote Rep. Rick Allen
Jan. 6, 2021 Illinois House Democrats Blasts Remarks by Congresswoman Mary Miller Praising Hitler Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Jan. 6, 2021 Congresswoman McClain on Certifying the 2020 Election Rep. Lisa McClain
Jan. 6, 2021 Scalise Condemns Violence at Capitol Rep. Steve Scalise
Jan. 6, 2021 Tweet - "Today's shameful assault on our democracy -- anointed at the highest level of government -- must not deter us from our responsibility to the Constitution. Tonight, we will move forward with the certification of President-elect Joe Biden's election." Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Jan. 6, 2021 Lankford and Daines Statement on Electoral Vote Certification Sen. James Lankford
Jan. 6, 2021 Hoyer Statement on the Results of the Georgia Senate Races Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 6, 2021 Rep. Meijer Upholds Oath to Support and Defend Constitution Rep. Nancy Mace, ...
Jan. 6, 2021 Tweet - "The United States and the Senate will not be intimidated. We are back at our posts. We will discharge our duty under the Constitution for our nation. And we are going to do it tonight." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 6, 2021 Message From the Senate Rep. Andy Harris
Jan. 6, 2021 Tweet - "Today's insurrection at the U.S. Capitol complex was a direct attack on our democracy. A Joint Session of Congress will reconvene tonight to continue the Electoral College certification. We will fulfill our duty to the Constitution and the American people." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 6, 2021 Tweet - "The strength of our democracy is derived from our institution and our laws, and it is powered by citizens and leaders committed to our Constitution. Members of Congress, who swore an oath before God to preserve and protect the Constitution, must do so." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 6, 2021 Bennet Statement Following Attack on United States Capitol Sen. Michael Bennet
Jan. 6, 2021 Tweet - "From @SpeakerPelosi and me: We are calling on President Trump to demand that all protestors leave the U.S. Capitol and Capitol Grounds immediately." Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Jan. 6, 2021 Letter to Colleague - Dear Colleague to All Members on Continuation of the Joint Session of Congress Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Jan. 6, 2021 President Signs Boozman-Authored Veterans Benefit Provisions into Law Sen. John Boozman
Jan. 6, 2021 Senator Tuberville Sworn in to U.S. Senate Sen. Tommy Tuberville
Jan. 6, 2021 Tweet - "The GOP is planning a futile, fallacious challenge to a perfunctory Congressional duty. They make a mockery of their oath to uphold the Constitution & demonstrate a blatant disregard for the democratic process, yet our democratic institutions can withstand this domestic assault." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 6, 2021 Tweet - "I hope the Vice President follows the law today and joins Democrats and rational Republicans in defending the will of the American people and respecting the United States Constitution. The world is watching." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 6, 2021 Tweet - "I have faced violent hatred before. I was not deterred then, and I will not be deterred now. Tonight, Congress will continue the business of certifying the electoral college votes." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Date Title Politician
Jan. 7, 2021 Scalise Unequivocally Condemns Violence at U.S. Capitol, Outlines Path Forward Rep.Steve Scalise
Jan. 7, 2021 Tweet - "Devastating news. Please join me in praying for our fallen Capitol Police officer's family during this heartbreaking time." Rep.Steve Scalise
Jan. 7, 2021 The Press Democrat - Close to Home: For Inciting a Riot, Trump Must Go Rep.Jared Huffman, ...
Jan. 7, 2021 Tweet - "Yesterday, American democracy came under attack -- but we refuse to be bullied into abandoning our duty to work #ForThePeople." Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Jan. 7, 2021 Tweet - "This morning, @SenSchumer and I placed a call to Vice President Pence to urge him to invoke the 25th Amendment which would allow the Vice President and a majority of the Cabinet to remove the President. We have not yet heard back from the Vice President." Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Jan. 7, 2021 Tweet - "Trump's incitement to violence & mob action yesterday is indisputable. New York Times' headline says it all: "Trump Incites Mob" The VP should immediately invoke the 25th Amendment. If the VP & Cabinet refuse to do their duty, Congress should reconvene to impeach the President." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 7, 2021 Tweet - "Democracy, not autocracy, won today. The rule of law, not mob rule, won today. Liberty, not oppression, won today. Today the 2020 election results are official. Tomorrow is a new day in America." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 7, 2021 Tweet - "Time and circumstances may mitigate against invoking the 25th amendment, which I support, but there is time for impeachment which seems appropriate." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 7, 2021 McConnell on Resignation of Senate Sergeant at Arms Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 7, 2021 Pelosi, Schumer Joint Statement on Call to Vice President Pence on Invoking 25th Amendment Rep.Nancy Pelosi, ...
Jan. 7, 2021 Tweet - "The ultimate blame for yesterday's events lies with the unhinged criminals who tried to disrupt our government and with those who incited them. But this fact does not preclude our addressing the shocking failures in the Capitol's security posture and protocols. My full statement:" Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 7, 2021 Tweet - "Congress has now affirmed that @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris will be sworn on January 20. In spite of threats, Members upheld their oaths to defend the Constitution, and today will be remembered as the day that our democracy prevailed." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 6, 2021 Reed Statement on Georgia's U.S. Senate Races Sen.Jack Reed
Jan. 6, 2021 Statement from Congressman Darin LaHood Rep.Darin LaHood
Jan. 6, 2021 Tweet - "Back in the Capitol. Thank you to Capitol Police and every brave law enforcement officer who fought back to restore control. Violence has no place in politics. America is and will remain the greatest Nation on earth. We will defend it and pass it on to our children, and theirs." Rep.Steve Scalise
Jan. 6, 2021 Hoyer Statement on the Joint Session of Congress Reconvening for the Electoral College Certification Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 6, 2021 Risch on U.S. Capitol Riots and Vote to Certify the Results of the 2020 Presidential Election Sen.Jim Risch
Jan. 6, 2021 Tillis Statement on Electoral College Certification Sen.Thom Tillis
Jan. 6, 2021 Message From the Senate Rep.Zoe Lofgren
Jan. 6, 2021 Senator Coons' statement on Republican efforts to overturn 2020 election results Sen.Chris Coons
Jan. 6, 2021 Steil Statement on U.S. Capitol Rep.Bryan Steil
Jan. 6, 2021 Schatz Statement On Attack On U.S. Capitol Sen.Brian Schatz
Jan. 6, 2021 Congresswoman Kat Cammack (FL-03) Statement On Events At U.S. Capitol Rep.Kat Cammack
Jan. 6, 2021 Rep. Smith Statement on Capitol Campus Insurrection Rep.Adam Smith
Jan. 6, 2021 Tweet - "Today has been a sad day for America. The violent behavior at the Capitol is inexcusable and disgusting, but we won't be deterred from our Constitutional duty. We need to work together to protect our democracy. Please pray for our country." Sen.John Thune
Jan. 6, 2021 Tweet - "United States Capitol Police saved my life. Attacks on law enforcement officers trying to do their jobs are never acceptable. Period. We can passionately protest without being violent." Rep.Steve Scalise
Jan. 6, 2021 Tweet - "Those who performed today's reprehensible acts were rioters, insurrectionists, thugs, domestic terrorists They don't represent America They were violent extremists who tried to take over the Capitol They must be prosecuted to the full extent But tonight Democracy will triumph" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 6, 2021 Statement of Rep. Peter Welch on Today's Electoral College Certification Sen.Peter Welch
Jan. 6, 2021 Schneider Statement on Electoral College Disruption and Resolve to Continue Rep.Brad Schneider
Jan. 6, 2021 Daines Condemns Today's Violence, Will Certify Electoral Votes Sen.Steve Daines
Jan. 6, 2021 37 Republican Members Release Statement Ahead of Electoral College Vote Rep.Rick Allen
Jan. 6, 2021 Illinois House Democrats Blasts Remarks by Congresswoman Mary Miller Praising Hitler Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Jan. 6, 2021 Congresswoman McClain on Certifying the 2020 Election Rep.Lisa McClain
Jan. 6, 2021 Scalise Condemns Violence at Capitol Rep.Steve Scalise
Jan. 6, 2021 Tweet - "Today's shameful assault on our democracy -- anointed at the highest level of government -- must not deter us from our responsibility to the Constitution. Tonight, we will move forward with the certification of President-elect Joe Biden's election." Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Jan. 6, 2021 Lankford and Daines Statement on Electoral Vote Certification Sen.James Lankford
Jan. 6, 2021 Hoyer Statement on the Results of the Georgia Senate Races Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 6, 2021 Rep. Meijer Upholds Oath to Support and Defend Constitution Rep.Nancy Mace, ...
Jan. 6, 2021 Tweet - "The United States and the Senate will not be intimidated. We are back at our posts. We will discharge our duty under the Constitution for our nation. And we are going to do it tonight." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 6, 2021 Message From the Senate Rep.Andy Harris
Jan. 6, 2021 Tweet - "Today's insurrection at the U.S. Capitol complex was a direct attack on our democracy. A Joint Session of Congress will reconvene tonight to continue the Electoral College certification. We will fulfill our duty to the Constitution and the American people." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 6, 2021 Tweet - "The strength of our democracy is derived from our institution and our laws, and it is powered by citizens and leaders committed to our Constitution. Members of Congress, who swore an oath before God to preserve and protect the Constitution, must do so." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 6, 2021 Bennet Statement Following Attack on United States Capitol Sen.Michael Bennet
Jan. 6, 2021 Tweet - "From @SpeakerPelosi and me: We are calling on President Trump to demand that all protestors leave the U.S. Capitol and Capitol Grounds immediately." Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Jan. 6, 2021 Letter to Colleague - Dear Colleague to All Members on Continuation of the Joint Session of Congress Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Jan. 6, 2021 President Signs Boozman-Authored Veterans Benefit Provisions into Law Sen.John Boozman
Jan. 6, 2021 Senator Tuberville Sworn in to U.S. Senate Sen.Tommy Tuberville
Jan. 6, 2021 Tweet - "The GOP is planning a futile, fallacious challenge to a perfunctory Congressional duty. They make a mockery of their oath to uphold the Constitution & demonstrate a blatant disregard for the democratic process, yet our democratic institutions can withstand this domestic assault." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 6, 2021 Tweet - "I hope the Vice President follows the law today and joins Democrats and rational Republicans in defending the will of the American people and respecting the United States Constitution. The world is watching." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 6, 2021 Tweet - "I have faced violent hatred before. I was not deterred then, and I will not be deterred now. Tonight, Congress will continue the business of certifying the electoral college votes." Rep.Jim Clyburn
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