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Oct. 26, 2020 Pro-Choice Caucus leaders' statement on confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court Rep. Diana DeGette
Oct. 26, 2020 Tweet - "It is a lie that Senate Republicans are merely following their own standard. What is the real reason Republicans are so desperate? President Trump vowed to only pick justices who would "terminate" our health care law. Democrats will never not stop fighting for health care." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 26, 2020 STEFANIK STATEMENT ON SENATE CONFIRMATION OF JUSTICE AMY CONEY BARRETT Rep. Elise Stefanik
Oct. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans have made it clear: their priority is not to pass a bipartisan pandemic relief bill, but to confirm their Supreme Court nominee instead. Meanwhile 225,000+ Americans have died from COVID-19 and the pandemic rages on. The Republicans' priorities are all wrong." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Will be joining @FWhitfield on @CNN soon to talk about the Supreme Court vacancy and #COVID19. Make sure you tune in." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Just because Republicans hold up a scrap of paper & call it a relief bill, doesn't make it one. Not a cent for hospitals, stimulus checks, rental assistance. In their rush to confirm Judge Barrett & eliminate health care, Rs have abandoned needs of Americans during this pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans are breaking rules to advance Judge Barrett's nomination as fast as possible. Senate Democrats are doing everything we can to protect Americans' health care. Health care, and many other critical issues, are at risk in a 6-3 Supreme Court. #WhatsAtStake" Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Susan is a 5th generation farmer from New Berlin, IL. She's also a two time cancer fighter who--like millions of other Americans--relies on the ACA's protections for pre-existing conditions. Republicans want the Supreme Court to strike down the ACA. That is #WhatsAtStake." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2020 Tweet - "If qualifications are the only thing that matter, President Trump wouldn't have vowed to only pick justices who would "terminate" our health care law. Democrats will not stop fighting for Americans' health care." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Watch Live: I'm holding a digital rally with @ElizabethBanks on #WhatsAtStake, on fighting for Americans' health care, and on fighting this sham Supreme Court nomination process from Senate Republicans." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 25, 2020 Tweet - "At 5pm ET today, I'm holding a digital rally with @ElizabethBanks on fighting for #WhatsAtStake for Americans' health care and on fighting this sham Supreme Court nomination process from Senate Republicans. Tune in right here at @SenSchumer ." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Democrats are taking over the floor all night to fight this sham process by Senate Republicans. We will not stop fighting." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 25, 2020 Tweet - "If qualifications are all that matter, why did they block President Obama's nominee? If qualifications are all that matter, why did President Trump vow to only pick justices who would "terminate" our health care law? Democrats will not stop fighting for Americans' health care." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 25, 2020 Thune Joins Fox News's "Cavuto LIVE' to Discuss Judge Amy Coney Barrett and COVID-19 Relief Negotiations Sen. John Thune
Oct. 25, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate just voted to advance one of the most qualified nominees in generations. Judge Barrett's intellectual brilliance, integrity, and commitment to impartiality are above reproach. Tomorrow, we will vote to confirm the next Associate Justice of the Supreme Court." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Oct. 25, 2020 Durbin: Republicans Jamming Supreme Court Nomination Through At Breakneck Speed & Disregarding Pandemic And Risk To Affordable Care Act Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 24, 2020 Tweet - "How long can Senator McConnell ignore the fact that COVID-19 cases are spiking across the US? The Senate should be working around the clock on a comprehensive bipartisan relief bill. Instead, Rs are focused on rushing through a Supreme Court nominee. It's shameful in every sense." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 24, 2020 Tweet - "If Judge Barrett is confirmed, more than 100 million Americans with pre-existing conditions could lose health care protections. Women could lose the right to choose. And millions of Americans could lose the right to marry who they love. That is what's at stake." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Senator Whitehouse took to the floor to demand the Senate pass a resolution condemning how the courts have been captured by dark money efforts. Senate Republicans objected." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Sen Blumenthal demanded: --Enhanced Background Checks --Paycheck Fairness --Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal --Domestic Violence Survivor Protection --Veterans' Access to Child Care --Securing America's Federal Elections --Congressional Budget Justification Transparency GOP objected" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 24, 2020 Tweet - "220,000 Americans have died from COVID But Senate GOP only seems to care about forcing Trump's nominee through illegitimate process Dems are taking over the floor to demand action on the updated HEROES Act & dozens of other bills McConnell consigned to his legislative trashcan" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Sen. McConnell just gave another warped, distorted history lesson on the floor We know how defensive he is about the blatant 180° hypocritical turn he made--but a distorted history lesson won't erase the stain of this illegitimate SCOTUS nomination process We won't stop fighting" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 24, 2020 Tweet - "The Republican plan to eliminate the Affordable Care Act will end protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions. If Judge Barrett is confirmed & the ACA is ended, millions will lose access to lifesaving care--like Susan from New Berlin, IL. I'm in this fight for Susan." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Since Judge Barrett's qualifications are beyond reproach, many on the left have instead turned to distortions & distractions. Americans won't be fooled & have seen through these tactics. It's no surprise that a majority of Americans support her confirmation." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans are working over the weekend to ensure that Democrat shenanigans don't slow down Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation. It's a shame to see how Democrats have politicized the judicial confirmation process over the last 30-plus years." Sen. John Thune
Date Title Politician
Oct. 26, 2020 Pro-Choice Caucus leaders' statement on confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court Rep.Diana DeGette
Oct. 26, 2020 Tweet - "It is a lie that Senate Republicans are merely following their own standard. What is the real reason Republicans are so desperate? President Trump vowed to only pick justices who would "terminate" our health care law. Democrats will never not stop fighting for health care." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 26, 2020 STEFANIK STATEMENT ON SENATE CONFIRMATION OF JUSTICE AMY CONEY BARRETT Rep.Elise Stefanik
Oct. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans have made it clear: their priority is not to pass a bipartisan pandemic relief bill, but to confirm their Supreme Court nominee instead. Meanwhile 225,000+ Americans have died from COVID-19 and the pandemic rages on. The Republicans' priorities are all wrong." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Will be joining @FWhitfield on @CNN soon to talk about the Supreme Court vacancy and #COVID19. Make sure you tune in." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Just because Republicans hold up a scrap of paper & call it a relief bill, doesn't make it one. Not a cent for hospitals, stimulus checks, rental assistance. In their rush to confirm Judge Barrett & eliminate health care, Rs have abandoned needs of Americans during this pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans are breaking rules to advance Judge Barrett's nomination as fast as possible. Senate Democrats are doing everything we can to protect Americans' health care. Health care, and many other critical issues, are at risk in a 6-3 Supreme Court. #WhatsAtStake" Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Susan is a 5th generation farmer from New Berlin, IL. She's also a two time cancer fighter who--like millions of other Americans--relies on the ACA's protections for pre-existing conditions. Republicans want the Supreme Court to strike down the ACA. That is #WhatsAtStake." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2020 Tweet - "If qualifications are the only thing that matter, President Trump wouldn't have vowed to only pick justices who would "terminate" our health care law. Democrats will not stop fighting for Americans' health care." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Watch Live: I'm holding a digital rally with @ElizabethBanks on #WhatsAtStake, on fighting for Americans' health care, and on fighting this sham Supreme Court nomination process from Senate Republicans." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 25, 2020 Tweet - "At 5pm ET today, I'm holding a digital rally with @ElizabethBanks on fighting for #WhatsAtStake for Americans' health care and on fighting this sham Supreme Court nomination process from Senate Republicans. Tune in right here at @SenSchumer ." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Democrats are taking over the floor all night to fight this sham process by Senate Republicans. We will not stop fighting." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 25, 2020 Tweet - "If qualifications are all that matter, why did they block President Obama's nominee? If qualifications are all that matter, why did President Trump vow to only pick justices who would "terminate" our health care law? Democrats will not stop fighting for Americans' health care." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 25, 2020 Thune Joins Fox News's "Cavuto LIVE' to Discuss Judge Amy Coney Barrett and COVID-19 Relief Negotiations Sen.John Thune
Oct. 25, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate just voted to advance one of the most qualified nominees in generations. Judge Barrett's intellectual brilliance, integrity, and commitment to impartiality are above reproach. Tomorrow, we will vote to confirm the next Associate Justice of the Supreme Court." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Oct. 25, 2020 Durbin: Republicans Jamming Supreme Court Nomination Through At Breakneck Speed & Disregarding Pandemic And Risk To Affordable Care Act Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 24, 2020 Tweet - "How long can Senator McConnell ignore the fact that COVID-19 cases are spiking across the US? The Senate should be working around the clock on a comprehensive bipartisan relief bill. Instead, Rs are focused on rushing through a Supreme Court nominee. It's shameful in every sense." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 24, 2020 Tweet - "If Judge Barrett is confirmed, more than 100 million Americans with pre-existing conditions could lose health care protections. Women could lose the right to choose. And millions of Americans could lose the right to marry who they love. That is what's at stake." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Senator Whitehouse took to the floor to demand the Senate pass a resolution condemning how the courts have been captured by dark money efforts. Senate Republicans objected." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Sen Blumenthal demanded: --Enhanced Background Checks --Paycheck Fairness --Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal --Domestic Violence Survivor Protection --Veterans' Access to Child Care --Securing America's Federal Elections --Congressional Budget Justification Transparency GOP objected" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 24, 2020 Tweet - "220,000 Americans have died from COVID But Senate GOP only seems to care about forcing Trump's nominee through illegitimate process Dems are taking over the floor to demand action on the updated HEROES Act & dozens of other bills McConnell consigned to his legislative trashcan" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Sen. McConnell just gave another warped, distorted history lesson on the floor We know how defensive he is about the blatant 180° hypocritical turn he made--but a distorted history lesson won't erase the stain of this illegitimate SCOTUS nomination process We won't stop fighting" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 24, 2020 Tweet - "The Republican plan to eliminate the Affordable Care Act will end protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions. If Judge Barrett is confirmed & the ACA is ended, millions will lose access to lifesaving care--like Susan from New Berlin, IL. I'm in this fight for Susan." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Since Judge Barrett's qualifications are beyond reproach, many on the left have instead turned to distortions & distractions. Americans won't be fooled & have seen through these tactics. It's no surprise that a majority of Americans support her confirmation." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans are working over the weekend to ensure that Democrat shenanigans don't slow down Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation. It's a shame to see how Democrats have politicized the judicial confirmation process over the last 30-plus years." Sen.John Thune
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