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Jan. 19, 2022 CAPITO VOTES TO PRESERVE THE SENATE FOR BIPARTISAN SOLUTIONS, NOT ONE PARTY OVERREACH Sen. Shelley Capito
Jan. 19, 2022 HYDE-SMITH REITERATES OPPOSITION TO DEMOCRATS' ELECTION TAKEOVER BILL Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith
Jan. 19, 2022 Buchanan Outlines Goals as New Top Republican on Ways & Means Health Subcommittee Rep. Vern Buchanan, ...
Jan. 19, 2022 Scanlon Votes to Ensure National Guard and Reserve Members Receive Equal Access to GI Benefits Rep. Mary Scanlon
Jan. 19, 2022 Senator Kelly Statement on Voting Rights and Senate Rules Sen. Mark Kelly
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet - "This Monday, I got a chance to meet with and volunteer alongside some resettled Afghan refugees, @USAmbUN , and @LIRSorg . In my role on the Intel Committee and personally, it's important to me to support all the resettlement efforts across Virginia." Sen. Mark Warner
Jan. 19, 2022 Hagerty Votes to Preserve U.S. Senate, Opposes Democrats' Effort to Federalize Elections Sen. Bill Hagerty
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet - "The Senate has failed to do its duty and pass even basic voting rights legislation -- including a law that passed unanimously in 2006. I remain committed to fighting for the most foundational American right and preserving our democracy." Sen. Mark Warner
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet - "When I first got to the Senate, I thought you had to talk to filibuster a bill. But that's not the case. You can do it without even appearing on the Senate floor. It's time to make anyone who opposes voting rights legislation explain why on the floor." Sen. Mark Warner
Jan. 19, 2022 Sen. Cruz Releases Statement on Schumer's Filibuster Failure Sen. Ted Cruz
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet: Senator McConnell has no appetite for substantive debate. If he really believes that there is no evidence of voter suppression in the actions of nearly 20 states across the nation, then he would feel comfortable defending that position on the Senate floor. Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet: Tonight, nearly every Senate Democrat wrote in permanent ink that they would shatter the soul of the Senate for short-term power. Fortunately, a bipartisan majority saved the Senate and ensured that millions and millions of Americans' voices will not be silenced. Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet - "Election Day should be a holiday. The Freedom to Vote Act would make that happen. Let's get it done." Sen. Mark Warner
Jan. 19, 2022 Senator Murray Statement on Voting Rights Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 19, 2022 Kaine Statement on Vote on Senate Rules Reform to Pass Voting Rights Legislation Sen. Tim Kaine
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet - "Live on the Senate floor, I'm talking about our democracy, how it works, and why we urgently need to protect the right to vote." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 19, 2022 Rosen Statement on Fight to Protect Voting Rights and Restore the Senate Sen. Jacky Rosen
Jan. 19, 2022 Rep. Sewell Statement on Failure of Senate to Pass Voting Rights Bill Rep. Terri Sewell
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet - "If it's the filibuster or democracy, I'll choose our democracy. We absolutely need to pass voting rights protections in the Senate--and we need to restore the Senate so that it is accountable to the people it represents." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet - "Let me be clear: for decades, reauthorizing the Voting Rights Act was a bipartisan priority. It should be now, too. I'm calling on my colleagues to stop the obstruction and get it done." Sen. Mark Warner
Jan. 19, 2022 Crapo Delivers Remarks Against Partisan Election Takeover Bill, Efforts to Eliminate Filibuster Sen. Mike Crapo
Jan. 19, 2022 VAN HOLLEN STATEMENT ON VOTING RIGHTS LEGISLATION, FILIBUSTER REFORM Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet - "The Senate has a choice. I choose #VotingRightsForThePeople" Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Jan. 19, 2022 Senator Murray Applauds Nomination of Civil Rights Lawyer Tiffany M. Cartwright to Federal Bench in Washington State Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet - "We must act to make sure our elections are conducted freely, without partisan interference fueled by a losing President's Big Lie. #VotingRightsForThePeople" Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet - "History is sitting on our shoulders right now. The American people are looking to us for a way to move forward & protect the right to vote--& this is it. And all that's standing in our way is Senate procedure--Senate procedure that a majority of us voted to change just last month." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet - "We can no longer allow a filibuster from Senate Republicans to federalize voter suppression and obstruct action that will strengthen our Democracy. We need to pass legislation that removes barriers to the ballot box and protects #VotingRightsForThePeople." Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Jan. 19, 2022 Murphy on U.S. Senate Floor: Preserving Our Democracy Matters More Than Anything Sen. Chris Murphy
Jan. 19, 2022 Letter to James Murray, Director of the Secret Service - Grassley, Johnson Demand Secret Service Fully Comply With Requests For Hunter Biden's Travel Records Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Jan. 19, 2022 Letter to Hon. Kristen Clarke, Assistant Attorney General Dept. of Justice - Allred Leads Colleagues Requesting DOJ Monitor Election Audit Targeting Large Texas Counties Rep. Joaquin Castro, ...
Jan. 19, 2022 Cooler Heads Prevail: Senate Rule Fostering Bipartisan Cooperation Survives Partisan Attack Sen. Chuck Grassley
Jan. 19, 2022 Murphy on U.S. Senate Floor: Preserving Our Democracy Matters More Than Anything Sen. Chris Murphy
Jan. 19, 2022 Bennet Statement on Senate Republicans' Obstruction of Voting Rights Legislation Sen. Michael Bennet
Jan. 19, 2022 Hoeven Statement on Voting Against Democrats' Bill to Federalize Elections Sen. John Hoeven
Jan. 19, 2022 Rep. Ted Budd Leads Coalition Calling for an Investigation of Biden's Executive Order on Voting Sen. Ted Budd, ...
Jan. 19, 2022 After Senate Minority Blocks Voting Rights Protections, King Prepares to Put Democracy Over Filibuster Sen. Angus King
Jan. 19, 2022 House Passes Puerto Rico Recovery Accuracy in Disclosures Act Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet: Democrats didn't think the Senate's 60-vote threshold was so bad last week when they used it to turn their backs on Ukraine and support Putin's pipeline. Their hypocrisy knows no bounds. Sen. John Thune
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet - "The question before every Senator tonight was whether democracy should come before Senate procedure. I voted to protect the right to vote over protecting the filibuster. I'm as frustrated as anyone about this outcome because of what's at stake, but I promise to keep fighting." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 19, 2022 Bennet, Hickenlooper Cheer Nina Wang's Nomination to Serve on the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet, ...
Jan. 19, 2022 Bennet Urges Colleagues to Pass Voting Rights Legislation and Restore the Senate In Floor Speech Sen. Michael Bennet
Jan. 19, 2022 Letter to Dr. Janet Woodcock, Acting Commissioner of the FDA - Comer Presses FDA on Delays for COVID-19 Treatments Rep. Jamie Comer, ...
Jan. 19, 2022 Rep. Kelly Named Top Republican on Ways & Means' Select Revenue Measures Subcommittee Rep. Mike Kelly
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet: Right now the filibuster is the only thing standing in the way of Democrats passing whatever radical, socialist agenda they want. "Free-everything," Green New Deal-style, debt-exploding bills are on the table. Every American should be watching what Senate Democrats do today. Sen. John Thune
Jan. 19, 2022 Sen. Moran: Freedoms and Liberties are Protected by Process Sen. Jerry Moran
Jan. 18, 2022 Letter to Hon. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives, and Hon. Sonceria Ann Berry, Secretary of the U.S. Senate, Rubio, Tenney Urge Senate Secretary, House Clerk to Reject Attempts by Chinese Communist Party to Silence American Publisher Rep. Claudia Tenney, ...
Jan. 18, 2022 Whitehouse Statement on Congressman Langevin's Retirement Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Jan. 18, 2022 Hinson Statement on House Votes Tonight Rep. Ashley Hinson
Jan. 18, 2022 CAPITO OP-ED: PROTECT THE FILIBUSTER Sen. Shelley Capito
Jan. 18, 2022 VAN HOLLEN, CARDIN INTRODUCE LEGISLATION REMOVING THE NAME OF SEGREGATIONIST FROM CHEVY CHASE CIRCLE Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Jan. 18, 2022 Tweet: The Senate is now officially debating the Freedom to Vote & John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Acts on the floor Senators were elected to debate and vote--especially on issues like voting rights This is a step forward to put everyone on record We'll keep fighting until we win Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 18, 2022 Hickenlooper Announces New Colorado State Director Sen. John Hickenlooper
Jan. 18, 2022 Durbin To Senate Republicans: Join Us In Defending American Democracy Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 18, 2022 Tweet - "I'm extremely disappointed in FEMA's decision to deny Individual Assistance to the Hurley community. I will continue to explore ways my office can help the citizens of Buchanan County recover from this natural disaster and mitigate the impact of future significant weather events." Sen. Mark Warner
Jan. 18, 2022 Tweet - "We cannot allow Mitch McConnell and Washington obstruction to prevent us from protecting our Democracy. And we cannot allow Trump's Big Lie to attack your constitutional right to free and fair elections where every American has equal access to the ballot box. #FreedomtoVoteAct" Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Jan. 18, 2022 Tweet: @SenatorTimScott & I recently introduced a bill that would help put a stop to Democrats' reckless spending, which has already worsened inflation and increased prices on everything from groceries to gasoline. Sen. John Thune
Jan. 18, 2022 Cantwell Defends Voting Rights on the Senate Floor, Highlights Success of Washington State Vote-By-Mail, Business Leader Support Sen. Maria Cantwell
Jan. 18, 2022 Tweet: The GOP shouldn't be allowed to sit in their offices and block voting rights They should have to come to the floor and defend anti-voting rights positions The Senate has an opportunity this week to do that--a vote to change Senate rules to promote public debate on voting rights Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 18, 2022 Tweet - "The U.S. Senate has finally begun debate on the #JohnLewisVotingRightsAct and #FreedomtoVoteAct. I choose an American democracy that stands up to Trump's Big Lie. I choose elections free of voter suppression. I choose protecting everyone's right to vote." Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Jan. 18, 2022 Kaine Statement on Senate Beginning Voting Rights Debate Sen. Tim Kaine
Jan. 18, 2022 Tweet - "Tomorrow, the Senate is going to be casting an enormously important vote about whether we preserve the foundations of democracy. As of now, two Democrats will join the Republicans to vote against us and we will lose that vote. Let me tell you why I hope they change their minds." Sen. Bernie Sanders
Jan. 18, 2022 Tweet - "When I first met John Lewis, we were 19-year-old college students who came together in 1960 to found the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee. I'm pleased @FaithandPolitic is furthering John's legacy with this first cohort of the John Robert Lewis Scholars and Fellows." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 18, 2022 Tweet - "We've amended the filibuster time and time again, including to raise the debt limit, and our country is still standing. Even if it means waiving the filibuster, the Senate must pass the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act to protect the right to vote." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 18, 2022 Pelosi Statement on the Retirement of Congressman Jim Langevin Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Jan. 18, 2022 Hoyer Statement on the Retirement of Congressman Jim Langevin Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 18, 2022 Tweet - "I'm going to sign onto Senator @ossoff 's bill to ban members of Congress from trading stocks while in office. This is a common sense step to provide much needed transparency." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 18, 2022 Hoyer Statement on the Retirement of Congressman Jerry McNerney Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 18, 2022 Tweet - "Arguing that Senate rules are more important than voting rights ignores the history of this nation. Does it really seem like the Framers envisioned a system where a minority could stand in the way of legislation, throw a wrench into the process, walk out the door, and go home?" Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Jan. 18, 2022 Malliotakis Slams Max Rose on Non-citizen Voting & H.r. 1 Rep. Nicole Malliotakis
Jan. 18, 2022 Tweet: Last week, the same Democrats who've been raging against the Senate's 60-vote threshold used the 60-vote threshold to block Russia sanctions. Today, they're back to saying it's an evil rule. They've quit even pretending this is principled. They just want total one-party power. Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 18, 2022 Democrats Pause Attacking Senate's 60-Vote Threshold Long Enough to Block Russia Sanctions Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 17, 2022 Tweet - "Today we remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his continued fight for justice. If we're serious about honoring Dr. King's legacy, let's do so by passing strong federal voting rights legislation to protect every American's right to be heard in our democracy. #MLKDay" Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 17, 2022 Klobuchar, Bipartisan Group of Colleagues Travel to Ukraine, Will Meet With Ukraine President in Face of Russian Aggression Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
Jan. 17, 2022 Tweet - "Today, I'm honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., an incomparable advocate for racial, social, and economic justice. This week, I'll be honoring his memory with action by voting for the reauthorization of a law he championed -- the Voting Rights Act." Sen. Mark Warner
Jan. 17, 2022 Tweet: #MLKDay is a day of reflection, a chance to envision an America where every American is truly "free at last." But it is also a day of action. And I hope we see action on the Senate floor soon. We must do everything we can to pass the #FreedomToVote Act and John Lewis #VRAA. Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
Jan. 19, 2022 CAPITO VOTES TO PRESERVE THE SENATE FOR BIPARTISAN SOLUTIONS, NOT ONE PARTY OVERREACH Sen.Shelley Capito
Jan. 19, 2022 HYDE-SMITH REITERATES OPPOSITION TO DEMOCRATS' ELECTION TAKEOVER BILL Sen.Cindy Hyde-Smith
Jan. 19, 2022 Buchanan Outlines Goals as New Top Republican on Ways & Means Health Subcommittee Rep.Vern Buchanan, ...
Jan. 19, 2022 Scanlon Votes to Ensure National Guard and Reserve Members Receive Equal Access to GI Benefits Rep.Mary Scanlon
Jan. 19, 2022 Senator Kelly Statement on Voting Rights and Senate Rules Sen.Mark Kelly
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet - "This Monday, I got a chance to meet with and volunteer alongside some resettled Afghan refugees, @USAmbUN , and @LIRSorg . In my role on the Intel Committee and personally, it's important to me to support all the resettlement efforts across Virginia." Sen.Mark Warner
Jan. 19, 2022 Hagerty Votes to Preserve U.S. Senate, Opposes Democrats' Effort to Federalize Elections Sen.Bill Hagerty
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet - "The Senate has failed to do its duty and pass even basic voting rights legislation -- including a law that passed unanimously in 2006. I remain committed to fighting for the most foundational American right and preserving our democracy." Sen.Mark Warner
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet - "When I first got to the Senate, I thought you had to talk to filibuster a bill. But that's not the case. You can do it without even appearing on the Senate floor. It's time to make anyone who opposes voting rights legislation explain why on the floor." Sen.Mark Warner
Jan. 19, 2022 Sen. Cruz Releases Statement on Schumer's Filibuster Failure Sen.Ted Cruz
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet: Senator McConnell has no appetite for substantive debate. If he really believes that there is no evidence of voter suppression in the actions of nearly 20 states across the nation, then he would feel comfortable defending that position on the Senate floor. Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet: Tonight, nearly every Senate Democrat wrote in permanent ink that they would shatter the soul of the Senate for short-term power. Fortunately, a bipartisan majority saved the Senate and ensured that millions and millions of Americans' voices will not be silenced. Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet - "Election Day should be a holiday. The Freedom to Vote Act would make that happen. Let's get it done." Sen.Mark Warner
Jan. 19, 2022 Senator Murray Statement on Voting Rights Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 19, 2022 Kaine Statement on Vote on Senate Rules Reform to Pass Voting Rights Legislation Sen.Tim Kaine
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet - "Live on the Senate floor, I'm talking about our democracy, how it works, and why we urgently need to protect the right to vote." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 19, 2022 Rosen Statement on Fight to Protect Voting Rights and Restore the Senate Sen.Jacky Rosen
Jan. 19, 2022 Rep. Sewell Statement on Failure of Senate to Pass Voting Rights Bill Rep.Terri Sewell
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet - "If it's the filibuster or democracy, I'll choose our democracy. We absolutely need to pass voting rights protections in the Senate--and we need to restore the Senate so that it is accountable to the people it represents." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet - "Let me be clear: for decades, reauthorizing the Voting Rights Act was a bipartisan priority. It should be now, too. I'm calling on my colleagues to stop the obstruction and get it done." Sen.Mark Warner
Jan. 19, 2022 Crapo Delivers Remarks Against Partisan Election Takeover Bill, Efforts to Eliminate Filibuster Sen.Mike Crapo
Jan. 19, 2022 VAN HOLLEN STATEMENT ON VOTING RIGHTS LEGISLATION, FILIBUSTER REFORM Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet - "The Senate has a choice. I choose #VotingRightsForThePeople" Sen.Tammy Baldwin
Jan. 19, 2022 Senator Murray Applauds Nomination of Civil Rights Lawyer Tiffany M. Cartwright to Federal Bench in Washington State Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet - "We must act to make sure our elections are conducted freely, without partisan interference fueled by a losing President's Big Lie. #VotingRightsForThePeople" Sen.Tammy Baldwin
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet - "History is sitting on our shoulders right now. The American people are looking to us for a way to move forward & protect the right to vote--& this is it. And all that's standing in our way is Senate procedure--Senate procedure that a majority of us voted to change just last month." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet - "We can no longer allow a filibuster from Senate Republicans to federalize voter suppression and obstruct action that will strengthen our Democracy. We need to pass legislation that removes barriers to the ballot box and protects #VotingRightsForThePeople." Sen.Tammy Baldwin
Jan. 19, 2022 Murphy on U.S. Senate Floor: Preserving Our Democracy Matters More Than Anything Sen.Chris Murphy
Jan. 19, 2022 Letter to James Murray, Director of the Secret Service - Grassley, Johnson Demand Secret Service Fully Comply With Requests For Hunter Biden's Travel Records Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Jan. 19, 2022 Letter to Hon. Kristen Clarke, Assistant Attorney General Dept. of Justice - Allred Leads Colleagues Requesting DOJ Monitor Election Audit Targeting Large Texas Counties Rep.Joaquin Castro, ...
Jan. 19, 2022 Cooler Heads Prevail: Senate Rule Fostering Bipartisan Cooperation Survives Partisan Attack Sen.Chuck Grassley
Jan. 19, 2022 Murphy on U.S. Senate Floor: Preserving Our Democracy Matters More Than Anything Sen.Chris Murphy
Jan. 19, 2022 Bennet Statement on Senate Republicans' Obstruction of Voting Rights Legislation Sen.Michael Bennet
Jan. 19, 2022 Hoeven Statement on Voting Against Democrats' Bill to Federalize Elections Sen.John Hoeven
Jan. 19, 2022 Rep. Ted Budd Leads Coalition Calling for an Investigation of Biden's Executive Order on Voting Sen.Ted Budd, ...
Jan. 19, 2022 After Senate Minority Blocks Voting Rights Protections, King Prepares to Put Democracy Over Filibuster Sen.Angus King
Jan. 19, 2022 House Passes Puerto Rico Recovery Accuracy in Disclosures Act Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet: Democrats didn't think the Senate's 60-vote threshold was so bad last week when they used it to turn their backs on Ukraine and support Putin's pipeline. Their hypocrisy knows no bounds. Sen.John Thune
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet - "The question before every Senator tonight was whether democracy should come before Senate procedure. I voted to protect the right to vote over protecting the filibuster. I'm as frustrated as anyone about this outcome because of what's at stake, but I promise to keep fighting." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 19, 2022 Bennet, Hickenlooper Cheer Nina Wang's Nomination to Serve on the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado Sen.Michael Bennet, ...
Jan. 19, 2022 Bennet Urges Colleagues to Pass Voting Rights Legislation and Restore the Senate In Floor Speech Sen.Michael Bennet
Jan. 19, 2022 Letter to Dr. Janet Woodcock, Acting Commissioner of the FDA - Comer Presses FDA on Delays for COVID-19 Treatments Rep.Jamie Comer, ...
Jan. 19, 2022 Rep. Kelly Named Top Republican on Ways & Means' Select Revenue Measures Subcommittee Rep.Mike Kelly
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet: Right now the filibuster is the only thing standing in the way of Democrats passing whatever radical, socialist agenda they want. "Free-everything," Green New Deal-style, debt-exploding bills are on the table. Every American should be watching what Senate Democrats do today. Sen.John Thune
Jan. 19, 2022 Sen. Moran: Freedoms and Liberties are Protected by Process Sen.Jerry Moran
Jan. 18, 2022 Letter to Hon. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives, and Hon. Sonceria Ann Berry, Secretary of the U.S. Senate, Rubio, Tenney Urge Senate Secretary, House Clerk to Reject Attempts by Chinese Communist Party to Silence American Publisher Rep.Claudia Tenney, ...
Jan. 18, 2022 Whitehouse Statement on Congressman Langevin's Retirement Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse
Jan. 18, 2022 Hinson Statement on House Votes Tonight Rep.Ashley Hinson
Jan. 18, 2022 CAPITO OP-ED: PROTECT THE FILIBUSTER Sen.Shelley Capito
Jan. 18, 2022 VAN HOLLEN, CARDIN INTRODUCE LEGISLATION REMOVING THE NAME OF SEGREGATIONIST FROM CHEVY CHASE CIRCLE Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Jan. 18, 2022 Tweet: The Senate is now officially debating the Freedom to Vote & John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Acts on the floor Senators were elected to debate and vote--especially on issues like voting rights This is a step forward to put everyone on record We'll keep fighting until we win Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 18, 2022 Hickenlooper Announces New Colorado State Director Sen.John Hickenlooper
Jan. 18, 2022 Durbin To Senate Republicans: Join Us In Defending American Democracy Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 18, 2022 Tweet - "I'm extremely disappointed in FEMA's decision to deny Individual Assistance to the Hurley community. I will continue to explore ways my office can help the citizens of Buchanan County recover from this natural disaster and mitigate the impact of future significant weather events." Sen.Mark Warner
Jan. 18, 2022 Tweet - "We cannot allow Mitch McConnell and Washington obstruction to prevent us from protecting our Democracy. And we cannot allow Trump's Big Lie to attack your constitutional right to free and fair elections where every American has equal access to the ballot box. #FreedomtoVoteAct" Sen.Tammy Baldwin
Jan. 18, 2022 Tweet: @SenatorTimScott & I recently introduced a bill that would help put a stop to Democrats' reckless spending, which has already worsened inflation and increased prices on everything from groceries to gasoline. Sen.John Thune
Jan. 18, 2022 Cantwell Defends Voting Rights on the Senate Floor, Highlights Success of Washington State Vote-By-Mail, Business Leader Support Sen.Maria Cantwell
Jan. 18, 2022 Tweet: The GOP shouldn't be allowed to sit in their offices and block voting rights They should have to come to the floor and defend anti-voting rights positions The Senate has an opportunity this week to do that--a vote to change Senate rules to promote public debate on voting rights Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 18, 2022 Tweet - "The U.S. Senate has finally begun debate on the #JohnLewisVotingRightsAct and #FreedomtoVoteAct. I choose an American democracy that stands up to Trump's Big Lie. I choose elections free of voter suppression. I choose protecting everyone's right to vote." Sen.Tammy Baldwin
Jan. 18, 2022 Kaine Statement on Senate Beginning Voting Rights Debate Sen.Tim Kaine
Jan. 18, 2022 Tweet - "Tomorrow, the Senate is going to be casting an enormously important vote about whether we preserve the foundations of democracy. As of now, two Democrats will join the Republicans to vote against us and we will lose that vote. Let me tell you why I hope they change their minds." Sen.Bernie Sanders
Jan. 18, 2022 Tweet - "When I first met John Lewis, we were 19-year-old college students who came together in 1960 to found the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee. I'm pleased @FaithandPolitic is furthering John's legacy with this first cohort of the John Robert Lewis Scholars and Fellows." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 18, 2022 Tweet - "We've amended the filibuster time and time again, including to raise the debt limit, and our country is still standing. Even if it means waiving the filibuster, the Senate must pass the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act to protect the right to vote." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 18, 2022 Pelosi Statement on the Retirement of Congressman Jim Langevin Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Jan. 18, 2022 Hoyer Statement on the Retirement of Congressman Jim Langevin Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 18, 2022 Tweet - "I'm going to sign onto Senator @ossoff 's bill to ban members of Congress from trading stocks while in office. This is a common sense step to provide much needed transparency." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 18, 2022 Hoyer Statement on the Retirement of Congressman Jerry McNerney Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 18, 2022 Tweet - "Arguing that Senate rules are more important than voting rights ignores the history of this nation. Does it really seem like the Framers envisioned a system where a minority could stand in the way of legislation, throw a wrench into the process, walk out the door, and go home?" Sen.Amy Klobuchar
Jan. 18, 2022 Malliotakis Slams Max Rose on Non-citizen Voting & H.r. 1 Rep.Nicole Malliotakis
Jan. 18, 2022 Tweet: Last week, the same Democrats who've been raging against the Senate's 60-vote threshold used the 60-vote threshold to block Russia sanctions. Today, they're back to saying it's an evil rule. They've quit even pretending this is principled. They just want total one-party power. Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 18, 2022 Democrats Pause Attacking Senate's 60-Vote Threshold Long Enough to Block Russia Sanctions Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 17, 2022 Tweet - "Today we remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his continued fight for justice. If we're serious about honoring Dr. King's legacy, let's do so by passing strong federal voting rights legislation to protect every American's right to be heard in our democracy. #MLKDay" Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 17, 2022 Klobuchar, Bipartisan Group of Colleagues Travel to Ukraine, Will Meet With Ukraine President in Face of Russian Aggression Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
Jan. 17, 2022 Tweet - "Today, I'm honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., an incomparable advocate for racial, social, and economic justice. This week, I'll be honoring his memory with action by voting for the reauthorization of a law he championed -- the Voting Rights Act." Sen.Mark Warner
Jan. 17, 2022 Tweet: #MLKDay is a day of reflection, a chance to envision an America where every American is truly "free at last." But it is also a day of action. And I hope we see action on the Senate floor soon. We must do everything we can to pass the #FreedomToVote Act and John Lewis #VRAA. Sen.Dick Durbin
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