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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 Tweet: One year after Pres. Biden promised to heal & unite America, top Democrats are trying to use fear & anger to smash the Senate. They want to silence millions of Americans' voices and strip entire states of any say in government. All to set up a partisan rewrite of election law. Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 19, 2022 Nearly Every Democrat Tried to "Shatter the Soul of the Senate for Short-Term Power" Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 19, 2022 "Just the Kind of Shortsighted Power Grab this Body Was Built to Stop" Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 19, 2022 Klobuchar, Bipartisan Group of Colleagues Debrief with President Biden Following Trip to Ukraine Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet: The left's fake panic over voting is collapsing. Less than 0.5% of Americans say this is a top priority. Even the media is pointing out that Georgia's law is more open than Delaware or New York. And more citizens say voting laws are too loose than say they are too restrictive. Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet: Sadly, many Republican lawmakers would rather repeat the twice impeached former President's "Big Lie' than face his wrath. And tonight, Senate Republicans used the filibuster once again to kill legislation that would protect Americans' right to participate in our democracy. Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet: The Republican-led attacks on voting rights and the fair administration of our elections are shaking the pillars of our democracy. Without federal action to combat this threat, the credibility of our elections and the peaceful transfer of power are at stake. Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 19, 2022 Letter to Shalanda Young, Acting Director of the Office of Managment and Budget - Congresswoman Tenney, Colleagues Demand Answers from Biden Administration About Opaque Federal Election Takeover Plans Rep. Claudia Tenney
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 Cooler Heads Prevail: Senate Rule Fostering Bipartisan Cooperation Survives Partisan Attack Sen. Chuck Grassley
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 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 Congressman Kweisi Mfume's Statement on the Senate's Failure to Pass the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act Rep. Kweisi Mfume
Jan. 19, 2022 Durbin: To Restore The Power Of The Voting Rights Act Is To Restore The Promise Of America Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 19, 2022 Buchanan Outlines Goals as New Top Republican on Ways & Means Health Subcommittee Rep. Vern Buchanan, ...
Jan. 19, 2022 LaHood Statement on One Year of Joe Biden's Presidency Rep. Darin LaHood
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet: The vast majority of Republicans refuse to join Democrats in protecting voting rights for one simple reason: Donald Trump sets their agenda and dissenters pay a price. Endorse the Big Lie or endure his fury, that is their choice. And it is shaking the pillars of our democracy. Sen. Dick Durbin
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 Tweet: In 2006, the Senate voted 98-0 to reauthorize and strengthen the Voting Rights Act. 16 current Senate Republicans voted yes. It wasn't a federal takeover of elections then, and it isn't now. But the Big Lie stands in the way, consuming what was once the Party of Lincoln. Sen. Dick Durbin
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 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 SENATOR MARKEY STATEMENT ON REPUBLICAN OBSTRUCTION OF VOTING RIGHTS LEGISLATION Sen. Ed Markey
Jan. 19, 2022 Letter to James Murray, Director US Secret Service - Sens. Johnson, Grassley Demand Secret Service Fully Comply with Requests for Hunter Biden's Travel Records Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Jan. 19, 2022 Sen. Johnson Votes Against Democrats Power Grab to Abolish Rules of the Senate Sen. Ron Johnson
Jan. 19, 2022 Congressman Schiff Awarded State Order for Strengthening Ties Between US and Armenia Sen. Adam Schiff
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 Tweet: It's Sen. McConnell's Big Lie: That states aren't trying to suppress the vote The truth: 19 states passed 33 new laws making it harder to vote--for people of color, poor people, young people, disabled people We will keep moving forward on our legislation to protect our democracy Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 19, 2022 Senator Murray Statement on Voting Rights 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 Senator Murray Applauds Nomination of Civil Rights Lawyer Tiffany M. Cartwright to Federal Bench in Washington State Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 19, 2022 HYDE-SMITH REITERATES OPPOSITION TO DEMOCRATS' ELECTION TAKEOVER BILL Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet: The Big Lie has paved the way for a naked attempt by partisan legislators to re-write the rules of our elections to make it harder to vote Our voting rights bills can put a stop to it NOW But if the GOP blocks this vote--we must change the rules of the Senate to pass these bills Sen. Chuck Schumer
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: Senate Democrats won't be deterred With no support from the Senate GOP--many denying voter suppression even exists--we faced an uphill battle in this vote But every Senator's now on record Americans see who's for voting rights It only strengthens our resolve to protect voting Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 19, 2022 On Senate floor, Senator Coons comes out in favor of adjusting filibuster to pass critical voting legislation Sen. Chris Coons
Jan. 19, 2022 Fischer On Attempt to Destroy Filibuster: "Institutional Arson at its Worst" Sen. Deb Fischer
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 - "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 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 After Senate Minority Blocks Voting Rights Protections, King Prepares to Put Democracy Over Filibuster Sen. Angus King
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 House Passes Puerto Rico Recovery Accuracy in Disclosures Act Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Jan. 19, 2022 Padilla, Feinstein Applaud Two Nominations for California-Based Federal Judgeships Sen. Alex Padilla, ...
Jan. 19, 2022 Senator Kelly Statement on Voting Rights and Senate Rules Sen. Mark Kelly
Jan. 18, 2022 Whitehouse Statement on Congressman Langevin's Retirement Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
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 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 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 Kaine Statement on Senate Beginning Voting Rights Debate Sen. Tim Kaine
Date Title Politician
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 Tweet: One year after Pres. Biden promised to heal & unite America, top Democrats are trying to use fear & anger to smash the Senate. They want to silence millions of Americans' voices and strip entire states of any say in government. All to set up a partisan rewrite of election law. Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 19, 2022 Nearly Every Democrat Tried to "Shatter the Soul of the Senate for Short-Term Power" Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 19, 2022 "Just the Kind of Shortsighted Power Grab this Body Was Built to Stop" Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 19, 2022 Klobuchar, Bipartisan Group of Colleagues Debrief with President Biden Following Trip to Ukraine Sen.Amy Klobuchar
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet: The left's fake panic over voting is collapsing. Less than 0.5% of Americans say this is a top priority. Even the media is pointing out that Georgia's law is more open than Delaware or New York. And more citizens say voting laws are too loose than say they are too restrictive. Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet: Sadly, many Republican lawmakers would rather repeat the twice impeached former President's "Big Lie' than face his wrath. And tonight, Senate Republicans used the filibuster once again to kill legislation that would protect Americans' right to participate in our democracy. Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet: The Republican-led attacks on voting rights and the fair administration of our elections are shaking the pillars of our democracy. Without federal action to combat this threat, the credibility of our elections and the peaceful transfer of power are at stake. Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 19, 2022 Letter to Shalanda Young, Acting Director of the Office of Managment and Budget - Congresswoman Tenney, Colleagues Demand Answers from Biden Administration About Opaque Federal Election Takeover Plans Rep.Claudia Tenney
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 Cooler Heads Prevail: Senate Rule Fostering Bipartisan Cooperation Survives Partisan Attack Sen.Chuck Grassley
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 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 Congressman Kweisi Mfume's Statement on the Senate's Failure to Pass the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act Rep.Kweisi Mfume
Jan. 19, 2022 Durbin: To Restore The Power Of The Voting Rights Act Is To Restore The Promise Of America Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 19, 2022 Buchanan Outlines Goals as New Top Republican on Ways & Means Health Subcommittee Rep.Vern Buchanan, ...
Jan. 19, 2022 LaHood Statement on One Year of Joe Biden's Presidency Rep.Darin LaHood
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet: The vast majority of Republicans refuse to join Democrats in protecting voting rights for one simple reason: Donald Trump sets their agenda and dissenters pay a price. Endorse the Big Lie or endure his fury, that is their choice. And it is shaking the pillars of our democracy. Sen.Dick Durbin
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 Tweet: In 2006, the Senate voted 98-0 to reauthorize and strengthen the Voting Rights Act. 16 current Senate Republicans voted yes. It wasn't a federal takeover of elections then, and it isn't now. But the Big Lie stands in the way, consuming what was once the Party of Lincoln. Sen.Dick Durbin
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 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 SENATOR MARKEY STATEMENT ON REPUBLICAN OBSTRUCTION OF VOTING RIGHTS LEGISLATION Sen.Ed Markey
Jan. 19, 2022 Letter to James Murray, Director US Secret Service - Sens. Johnson, Grassley Demand Secret Service Fully Comply with Requests for Hunter Biden's Travel Records Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Jan. 19, 2022 Sen. Johnson Votes Against Democrats Power Grab to Abolish Rules of the Senate Sen.Ron Johnson
Jan. 19, 2022 Congressman Schiff Awarded State Order for Strengthening Ties Between US and Armenia Sen.Adam Schiff
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 Tweet: It's Sen. McConnell's Big Lie: That states aren't trying to suppress the vote The truth: 19 states passed 33 new laws making it harder to vote--for people of color, poor people, young people, disabled people We will keep moving forward on our legislation to protect our democracy Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 19, 2022 Senator Murray Statement on Voting Rights 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 Senator Murray Applauds Nomination of Civil Rights Lawyer Tiffany M. Cartwright to Federal Bench in Washington State Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 19, 2022 HYDE-SMITH REITERATES OPPOSITION TO DEMOCRATS' ELECTION TAKEOVER BILL Sen.Cindy Hyde-Smith
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet: The Big Lie has paved the way for a naked attempt by partisan legislators to re-write the rules of our elections to make it harder to vote Our voting rights bills can put a stop to it NOW But if the GOP blocks this vote--we must change the rules of the Senate to pass these bills Sen.Chuck Schumer
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: Senate Democrats won't be deterred With no support from the Senate GOP--many denying voter suppression even exists--we faced an uphill battle in this vote But every Senator's now on record Americans see who's for voting rights It only strengthens our resolve to protect voting Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 19, 2022 On Senate floor, Senator Coons comes out in favor of adjusting filibuster to pass critical voting legislation Sen.Chris Coons
Jan. 19, 2022 Fischer On Attempt to Destroy Filibuster: "Institutional Arson at its Worst" Sen.Deb Fischer
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 - "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 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 After Senate Minority Blocks Voting Rights Protections, King Prepares to Put Democracy Over Filibuster Sen.Angus King
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 House Passes Puerto Rico Recovery Accuracy in Disclosures Act Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Jan. 19, 2022 Padilla, Feinstein Applaud Two Nominations for California-Based Federal Judgeships Sen.Alex Padilla, ...
Jan. 19, 2022 Senator Kelly Statement on Voting Rights and Senate Rules Sen.Mark Kelly
Jan. 18, 2022 Whitehouse Statement on Congressman Langevin's Retirement Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse
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 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 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 Kaine Statement on Senate Beginning Voting Rights Debate Sen.Tim Kaine
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