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May 16, 2019 Hearing of the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law of the House Judiciary Committee - Statement of Rep. Hank Johnson, Hearing on Forced Arbitration Rep. Hank Johnson
May 15, 2019 Introduction of the District of Columbia Courts Home Rule Act Rep. Eleanor Norton
May 15, 2019 Executive Session Sen. Patty Murray
May 15, 2019 Rep. Estes Supports Second Amendment Supreme Court Case Rep. Ron Estes
May 14, 2019 Nomination of Wendy Vitter Sen. Dick Blumenthal
May 14, 2019 EXECUTIVE CALENDAR--Continued Sen. Cory Booker
May 14, 2019 Executive Calendar Sen. Mitch McConnell
May 14, 2019 Tweet - "Wendy Vitter failed to disclose more than 100 speeches & documents to the Judiciary Committee, including a panel she moderated in 2013 where she told the audience to urge their doctors to put a brochure entitled "The Pill Kills" in waiting rooms. #UnfitToJudge #CourtsMatter" Sen. Dick Durbin
May 13, 2019 Executive Session Sen. Mitch McConnell
May 13, 2019 Tweet - "This week, Senate Republicans are expected to rubber-stamp 3 more Trump judicial nominees who are far out of the mainstream. They have turned the Senate's advice and consent process into an assembly line to confirm ideological extremists. The Senate can, and should, do better." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 9, 2019 Hearing of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet - Opening Statement of Rep. Johnson, hearing on Oversight of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Rep. Hank Johnson
May 8, 2019 Executive Calendar Sen. John Thune
May 8, 2019 The Supreme Corp Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
May 8, 2019 Rep. Loudermilk Joins Fox to Discuss the Court Decision on Asylum Seekers at the Border and Georgia's Heartbeat Bill Rep. Barry Loudermilk
May 7, 2019 Sen. Moran Applauds Nomination of Kansan Toby Crouse to be Federal District Court Judge for District of Kansas Sen. Jerry Moran
May 7, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the United States - Collins, Manchin Urge DOJ to Defend Protections for Pre-Existing Conditions Sen. Susan Collins, ...
May 5, 2019 NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Michael Bennet Sen. Michael Bennet
May 3, 2019 Tweet - "On this day in 1954, @SCOTUS passed down the Hernandez v. Texas decision which helped end racial discrimination in the selection of jurors." Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 2, 2019 MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Richard Blumenthal Sen. Dick Blumenthal
May 2, 2019 Tillis Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Middle-Class Creators From Copyright Infringement Sen. Mazie Hirono, ...
May 1, 2019 Executive Session Sen. Rick Scott
May 1, 2019 Nominations Sen. Mitch McConnell
April 30, 2019 Nominations Sen. Mitch McConnell
April 30, 2019 Fox News "The Story with Martha MacCallum" - Transcript: Interview with Josh Hawley Sen. Josh Hawley
April 29, 2019 Directing the Removal of United States Armed Forces From Hostilities in the Republic of Yemen That Have Not Been Authorized By Congress--Veto Sen. Mitch McConnell
April 26, 2019 Slate - The Supreme Court's Anti-Worker Rulings Are so Routine Now that We Hardly Notice Them. Big Mistake. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
April 26, 2019 Congresswoman Scanlon's Remarks on Resolution of Inquiry Regarding DOJ's Obstruction of Justice Investigation Rep. Mary Scanlon
April 12, 2019 Letter to Corey Amundson,Director and Chief Counsel Office of Professional Responsibility - Kaine Urge Department of Justice to Publicize Findings of Investigation into Handling of Jeffrey Epstein Case Sen. Tim Kaine
April 10, 2019 Young, Braun Vote to Confirm Holly Brady for Indiana's Northern District Court Sen. Todd Young
April 10, 2019 Cornyn, Cruz Praise Senate Confirmation of David Morales to be Federal Judge in Corpus Christi Sen. John Cornyn
April 10, 2019 Introduction of the District of Columbia Local Juror Non-Discrimination Act of 2019 Rep. Eleanor Norton
April 10, 2019 The Trump Administration's Attacks on the Affordable Care Act Rep. Sylvia Garcia
April 8, 2019 Reed & Whitehouse Statement on Trump Re-nominating Mary McElroy to the U.S. District Court for Rhode Island Sen. Jack Reed, ...
April 8, 2019 Introduction of A Bill to Provide for Interim Appropriations for the District of Columbia Courts and Related Agencies with Respect to Any Fiscal Year for Which Appropriations Are Not Otherwise Provided for Such Courts and Agencies Rep. Eleanor Norton
April 8, 2019 Executive Session Sen. Mitch McConnell
April 4, 2019 Sens. Cruz, Cornyn Praise Senate Judiciary Approval of Three Texas Judicial Nominees Sen. Ted Cruz
April 3, 2019 Tweet - "Leader McConnell and Senate Republicans just went nuclear to change Senate rules for debating nominations. Why? Republicans want to pack the courts with extreme, ideological judicial nominees with less time for scrutiny" Sen. Dick Durbin
April 3, 2019 Congresswoman Lori Trahan Votes to Condemn Trump Administration's Support for Lawsuit Attacking Americans' Health Care Rep. Lori Trahan
April 3, 2019 Tweet - "This is a sad day for the Senate @SenateMajLdr McConnell brags about confirming more judges than anyone in a long time But he wants to invoke the terribly destructive nuclear option to fast-track even more of President Trump's ultra-conservative nominees" Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 3, 2019 Whitehouse Statement on Rule Change for Trump Nominees Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
April 2, 2019 Hoeven Statement After Voting for Resolution to Fix the Senate Confirmation Process Sen. John Hoeven
April 2, 2019 Tweet - "Senate Republicans want to use the nuclear option to change the rules. Why? So they can avoid close scrutiny of their extreme judicial nominees." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 2, 2019 Capito Statement on Nomination of Frank Volk as Judge for Southern District of West Virginia Sen. Shelley Capito
March 28, 2019 Reps. Soto, Gonzalez-Colon, Raskin Introduce Bipartisan Puerto Rico Admissions Act Sen. Ruben Gallego, ...
March 28, 2019 Letter to Senate Leaders - Norton Calls on Senate to Address Vacancy Crisis in Local D.C. Courts, Introduces Bill to Expedite Appointment Process of Local D.C. Judges Rep. Eleanor Norton
March 28, 2019 The Green New Deal Sen. Mitch McConnell
March 28, 2019 Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2019 Sen. Mitch McConnell
March 27, 2019 Walberg, Raskin Introduce Bipartisan Reforms to Rein in Civil Asset Forfeiture Abuse Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
March 27, 2019 Tweet - "The idea that Democrats sometimes lose presidential elections, and that Republican presidents sometimes subsequently appoint Supreme Court justices, is apparently no longer to be tolerated." Sen. Mitch McConnell
March 27, 2019 Tweet - "Senate Democrats introduced a bill yesterday that would rewrite the rules of politics to benefit their party. Some are even talking about "packing" the Supreme Court." Sen. Mitch McConnell
March 27, 2019 The Green New Deal Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
March 27, 2019 Impeachment Rep. Al Green
March 26, 2019 Tweet - "Trump's allies (including Lindsey Graham) now want to investigate the Mueller investigation. What. A. Joke. The main investigators were ALL REPUBLICANS. Instead of peddling wild conspiracy theories, join @HouseDemocrats in fighting to lower healthcare costs #ForThePeople." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
March 26, 2019 Executive Session Sen. Mitch McConnell
March 26, 2019 Rep. Cuellar Attends Groundbreaking Ceremony of New San Antonio Federal Courthouse Rep. Henry Cuellar
March 26, 2019 Tweet - "Hyper-partisan #gerrymandering has gotten out of hand. The packing and stacking of minority voters are producing districts that don't reflect the diversity of their jurisdictions. This needs to be fully and judiciously addressed. Today @Scotus has the chance to do that." Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 25, 2019 Young Helps Introduce Constitutional Amendment to Keep SCOTUS at Nine Justices Sen. Todd Young
March 25, 2019 Cornyn: As Much of Mueller Report Should be Public as Possible Sen. John Cornyn
March 25, 2019 Hyde-Smith Cosponsors Constitutional Amendment to Keep U.S. Supreme Court at Nine Justices Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith
March 24, 2019 Ernst: Special Counsel Concludes No Collusion Sen. Joni Ernst
March 24, 2019 Senator Blackburn Releases Statement on Today's Letter from Attorney General Barr Sen. Marsha Blackburn
March 22, 2019 Senate Intel Vice Chair Warner on Special Counsel's Report Sen. Mark Warner
March 21, 2019 Letter to Director James C. Duff - Review of Heritage Foundation Training Program Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
March 21, 2019 Introduction of the District of Columbia Courts Vacancy Reduction Act Rep. Eleanor Norton
March 15, 2019 Durbin, Grassley Bill Will Require Supreme Court To Allow Cameras In The Courtroom Sen. Dick Durbin
March 14, 2019 Hayes, Blumenthal, Murphy Praise Connecticut Supreme Court Ruling to Allow for Sandy Hook Families to Take Legal Action Against Gun Manufacturer Rep. Jahana Hayes
March 14, 2019 Tweet - "#SCOTUS rulings affect the lives of every American from every zip code in the country. Yet, arguments and decisions can only be watched if you obtain a seat in the courtroom. That's why I'm reintroducing my bill during #SunshineWeek to put cameras in the SCOTUS courtroom." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 14, 2019 Grassle, Durbin Bill Will Require Supreme Court to Allow Cameras in the Courtroom Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 13, 2019 During Sunshine Week, Leahy Again Joins In Introducing Bill With Grassley And Klobuchar To Allow Cameras In Federal Courts Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
March 13, 2019 During Sunshine Week, Klobuchar, Grassley Introduce Bill to Allow Cameras in Federal Courts Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
March 13, 2019 Hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Tom Cotton, Hearing on Introducing Kenneth Kiyul Lee Sen. Tom Cotton
March 13, 2019 Executive Session Sen. Maggie Hassan
March 13, 2019 Executive Session Sen. Mazie Hirono
March 13, 2019 Tweet - "Today the Senate votes on the nomination of Neomi Rao to serve on the D.C. Circuit Court for life. She has minimal experience practicing law-no trials, no appeals, only one brief filed in U.S. court-and her writings on race, sexual assault, and other issues are deeply troubling." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 12, 2019 Menendez, Rubio, Wasserman Schultz and Rutherford Introduce Bill to Prohibit U.S. Courts from Recognizing Trademarks Confiscated by the Cuban Government Rep. John Rutherford, ...
Date Title Politician
May 16, 2019 Hearing of the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law of the House Judiciary Committee - Statement of Rep. Hank Johnson, Hearing on Forced Arbitration Rep.Hank Johnson
May 15, 2019 Introduction of the District of Columbia Courts Home Rule Act Rep.Eleanor Norton
May 15, 2019 Executive Session Sen.Patty Murray
May 15, 2019 Rep. Estes Supports Second Amendment Supreme Court Case Rep.Ron Estes
May 14, 2019 Nomination of Wendy Vitter Sen.Dick Blumenthal
May 14, 2019 EXECUTIVE CALENDAR--Continued Sen.Cory Booker
May 14, 2019 Executive Calendar Sen.Mitch McConnell
May 14, 2019 Tweet - "Wendy Vitter failed to disclose more than 100 speeches & documents to the Judiciary Committee, including a panel she moderated in 2013 where she told the audience to urge their doctors to put a brochure entitled "The Pill Kills" in waiting rooms. #UnfitToJudge #CourtsMatter" Sen.Dick Durbin
May 13, 2019 Executive Session Sen.Mitch McConnell
May 13, 2019 Tweet - "This week, Senate Republicans are expected to rubber-stamp 3 more Trump judicial nominees who are far out of the mainstream. They have turned the Senate's advice and consent process into an assembly line to confirm ideological extremists. The Senate can, and should, do better." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 9, 2019 Hearing of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet - Opening Statement of Rep. Johnson, hearing on Oversight of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Rep.Hank Johnson
May 8, 2019 Executive Calendar Sen.John Thune
May 8, 2019 The Supreme Corp Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse
May 8, 2019 Rep. Loudermilk Joins Fox to Discuss the Court Decision on Asylum Seekers at the Border and Georgia's Heartbeat Bill Rep.Barry Loudermilk
May 7, 2019 Sen. Moran Applauds Nomination of Kansan Toby Crouse to be Federal District Court Judge for District of Kansas Sen.Jerry Moran
May 7, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the United States - Collins, Manchin Urge DOJ to Defend Protections for Pre-Existing Conditions Sen.Susan Collins, ...
May 5, 2019 NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Michael Bennet Sen.Michael Bennet
May 3, 2019 Tweet - "On this day in 1954, @SCOTUS passed down the Hernandez v. Texas decision which helped end racial discrimination in the selection of jurors." Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 2, 2019 MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Richard Blumenthal Sen.Dick Blumenthal
May 2, 2019 Tillis Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Middle-Class Creators From Copyright Infringement Sen.Mazie Hirono, ...
May 1, 2019 Executive Session Sen.Rick Scott
May 1, 2019 Nominations Sen.Mitch McConnell
April 30, 2019 Nominations Sen.Mitch McConnell
April 30, 2019 Fox News "The Story with Martha MacCallum" - Transcript: Interview with Josh Hawley Sen.Josh Hawley
April 29, 2019 Directing the Removal of United States Armed Forces From Hostilities in the Republic of Yemen That Have Not Been Authorized By Congress--Veto Sen.Mitch McConnell
April 26, 2019 Slate - The Supreme Court's Anti-Worker Rulings Are so Routine Now that We Hardly Notice Them. Big Mistake. Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse
April 26, 2019 Congresswoman Scanlon's Remarks on Resolution of Inquiry Regarding DOJ's Obstruction of Justice Investigation Rep.Mary Scanlon
April 12, 2019 Letter to Corey Amundson,Director and Chief Counsel Office of Professional Responsibility - Kaine Urge Department of Justice to Publicize Findings of Investigation into Handling of Jeffrey Epstein Case Sen.Tim Kaine
April 10, 2019 Young, Braun Vote to Confirm Holly Brady for Indiana's Northern District Court Sen.Todd Young
April 10, 2019 Cornyn, Cruz Praise Senate Confirmation of David Morales to be Federal Judge in Corpus Christi Sen.John Cornyn
April 10, 2019 Introduction of the District of Columbia Local Juror Non-Discrimination Act of 2019 Rep.Eleanor Norton
April 10, 2019 The Trump Administration's Attacks on the Affordable Care Act Rep.Sylvia Garcia
April 8, 2019 Reed & Whitehouse Statement on Trump Re-nominating Mary McElroy to the U.S. District Court for Rhode Island Sen.Jack Reed, ...
April 8, 2019 Introduction of A Bill to Provide for Interim Appropriations for the District of Columbia Courts and Related Agencies with Respect to Any Fiscal Year for Which Appropriations Are Not Otherwise Provided for Such Courts and Agencies Rep.Eleanor Norton
April 8, 2019 Executive Session Sen.Mitch McConnell
April 4, 2019 Sens. Cruz, Cornyn Praise Senate Judiciary Approval of Three Texas Judicial Nominees Sen.Ted Cruz
April 3, 2019 Tweet - "Leader McConnell and Senate Republicans just went nuclear to change Senate rules for debating nominations. Why? Republicans want to pack the courts with extreme, ideological judicial nominees with less time for scrutiny" Sen.Dick Durbin
April 3, 2019 Congresswoman Lori Trahan Votes to Condemn Trump Administration's Support for Lawsuit Attacking Americans' Health Care Rep.Lori Trahan
April 3, 2019 Tweet - "This is a sad day for the Senate @SenateMajLdr McConnell brags about confirming more judges than anyone in a long time But he wants to invoke the terribly destructive nuclear option to fast-track even more of President Trump's ultra-conservative nominees" Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 3, 2019 Whitehouse Statement on Rule Change for Trump Nominees Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse
April 2, 2019 Hoeven Statement After Voting for Resolution to Fix the Senate Confirmation Process Sen.John Hoeven
April 2, 2019 Tweet - "Senate Republicans want to use the nuclear option to change the rules. Why? So they can avoid close scrutiny of their extreme judicial nominees." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 2, 2019 Capito Statement on Nomination of Frank Volk as Judge for Southern District of West Virginia Sen.Shelley Capito
March 28, 2019 Reps. Soto, Gonzalez-Colon, Raskin Introduce Bipartisan Puerto Rico Admissions Act Sen.Ruben Gallego, ...
March 28, 2019 Letter to Senate Leaders - Norton Calls on Senate to Address Vacancy Crisis in Local D.C. Courts, Introduces Bill to Expedite Appointment Process of Local D.C. Judges Rep.Eleanor Norton
March 28, 2019 The Green New Deal Sen.Mitch McConnell
March 28, 2019 Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2019 Sen.Mitch McConnell
March 27, 2019 Walberg, Raskin Introduce Bipartisan Reforms to Rein in Civil Asset Forfeiture Abuse Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
March 27, 2019 Tweet - "The idea that Democrats sometimes lose presidential elections, and that Republican presidents sometimes subsequently appoint Supreme Court justices, is apparently no longer to be tolerated." Sen.Mitch McConnell
March 27, 2019 Tweet - "Senate Democrats introduced a bill yesterday that would rewrite the rules of politics to benefit their party. Some are even talking about "packing" the Supreme Court." Sen.Mitch McConnell
March 27, 2019 The Green New Deal Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse
March 27, 2019 Impeachment Rep.Al Green
March 26, 2019 Tweet - "Trump's allies (including Lindsey Graham) now want to investigate the Mueller investigation. What. A. Joke. The main investigators were ALL REPUBLICANS. Instead of peddling wild conspiracy theories, join @HouseDemocrats in fighting to lower healthcare costs #ForThePeople." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
March 26, 2019 Executive Session Sen.Mitch McConnell
March 26, 2019 Rep. Cuellar Attends Groundbreaking Ceremony of New San Antonio Federal Courthouse Rep.Henry Cuellar
March 26, 2019 Tweet - "Hyper-partisan #gerrymandering has gotten out of hand. The packing and stacking of minority voters are producing districts that don't reflect the diversity of their jurisdictions. This needs to be fully and judiciously addressed. Today @Scotus has the chance to do that." Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 25, 2019 Young Helps Introduce Constitutional Amendment to Keep SCOTUS at Nine Justices Sen.Todd Young
March 25, 2019 Cornyn: As Much of Mueller Report Should be Public as Possible Sen.John Cornyn
March 25, 2019 Hyde-Smith Cosponsors Constitutional Amendment to Keep U.S. Supreme Court at Nine Justices Sen.Cindy Hyde-Smith
March 24, 2019 Ernst: Special Counsel Concludes No Collusion Sen.Joni Ernst
March 24, 2019 Senator Blackburn Releases Statement on Today's Letter from Attorney General Barr Sen.Marsha Blackburn
March 22, 2019 Senate Intel Vice Chair Warner on Special Counsel's Report Sen.Mark Warner
March 21, 2019 Letter to Director James C. Duff - Review of Heritage Foundation Training Program Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
March 21, 2019 Introduction of the District of Columbia Courts Vacancy Reduction Act Rep.Eleanor Norton
March 15, 2019 Durbin, Grassley Bill Will Require Supreme Court To Allow Cameras In The Courtroom Sen.Dick Durbin
March 14, 2019 Hayes, Blumenthal, Murphy Praise Connecticut Supreme Court Ruling to Allow for Sandy Hook Families to Take Legal Action Against Gun Manufacturer Rep.Jahana Hayes
March 14, 2019 Tweet - "#SCOTUS rulings affect the lives of every American from every zip code in the country. Yet, arguments and decisions can only be watched if you obtain a seat in the courtroom. That's why I'm reintroducing my bill during #SunshineWeek to put cameras in the SCOTUS courtroom." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 14, 2019 Grassle, Durbin Bill Will Require Supreme Court to Allow Cameras in the Courtroom Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 13, 2019 During Sunshine Week, Leahy Again Joins In Introducing Bill With Grassley And Klobuchar To Allow Cameras In Federal Courts Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
March 13, 2019 During Sunshine Week, Klobuchar, Grassley Introduce Bill to Allow Cameras in Federal Courts Sen.Amy Klobuchar, ...
March 13, 2019 Hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Tom Cotton, Hearing on Introducing Kenneth Kiyul Lee Sen.Tom Cotton
March 13, 2019 Executive Session Sen.Maggie Hassan
March 13, 2019 Executive Session Sen.Mazie Hirono
March 13, 2019 Tweet - "Today the Senate votes on the nomination of Neomi Rao to serve on the D.C. Circuit Court for life. She has minimal experience practicing law-no trials, no appeals, only one brief filed in U.S. court-and her writings on race, sexual assault, and other issues are deeply troubling." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 12, 2019 Menendez, Rubio, Wasserman Schultz and Rutherford Introduce Bill to Prohibit U.S. Courts from Recognizing Trademarks Confiscated by the Cuban Government Rep.John Rutherford, ...
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