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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
Rep. Estes Supports Second Amendment Supreme Court Case
Rep. Ron Estes
May 15, 2019
Executive Session
Sen. Patty Murray
May 14, 2019
Nomination of Wendy Vitter
Sen. Dick Blumenthal
May 14, 2019
EXECUTIVE CALENDAR--Continued
Sen. Cory Booker
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 14, 2019
Executive Calendar
Sen. Mitch McConnell
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
Tillis Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Middle-Class Creators From Copyright Infringement
Sen. Mazie Hirono, ...
May 2, 2019
MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Richard Blumenthal
Sen. Dick Blumenthal
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
Congresswoman Scanlon's Remarks on Resolution of Inquiry Regarding DOJ's Obstruction of Justice Investigation
Rep. Mary Scanlon
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 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
Cornyn, Cruz Praise Senate Confirmation of David Morales to be Federal Judge in Corpus Christi
Sen. John Cornyn
April 10, 2019
Young, Braun Vote to Confirm Holly Brady for Indiana's Northern District Court
Sen. Todd Young
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
Whitehouse Statement on Rule Change for Trump Nominees
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
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
Congresswoman Lori Trahan Votes to Condemn Trump Administration's Support for Lawsuit Attacking Americans' Health Care
Rep. Lori Trahan
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 2, 2019
Hoeven Statement After Voting for Resolution to Fix the Senate Confirmation Process
Sen. John Hoeven
April 2, 2019
Capito Statement on Nomination of Frank Volk as Judge for Southern District of West Virginia
Sen. Shelley Capito
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
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
Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2019
Sen. Mitch McConnell
March 28, 2019
The Green New Deal
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 - "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
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
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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
Rep. Estes Supports Second Amendment Supreme Court Case
Rep.Ron Estes
May 15, 2019
Executive Session
Sen.Patty Murray
May 14, 2019
Nomination of Wendy Vitter
Sen.Dick Blumenthal
May 14, 2019
EXECUTIVE CALENDAR--Continued
Sen.Cory Booker
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 14, 2019
Executive Calendar
Sen.Mitch McConnell
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
Tillis Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Middle-Class Creators From Copyright Infringement
Sen.Mazie Hirono, ...
May 2, 2019
MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Richard Blumenthal
Sen.Dick Blumenthal
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
Congresswoman Scanlon's Remarks on Resolution of Inquiry Regarding DOJ's Obstruction of Justice Investigation
Rep.Mary Scanlon
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 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
Cornyn, Cruz Praise Senate Confirmation of David Morales to be Federal Judge in Corpus Christi
Sen.John Cornyn
April 10, 2019
Young, Braun Vote to Confirm Holly Brady for Indiana's Northern District Court
Sen.Todd Young
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
Whitehouse Statement on Rule Change for Trump Nominees
Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse
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
Congresswoman Lori Trahan Votes to Condemn Trump Administration's Support for Lawsuit Attacking Americans' Health Care
Rep.Lori Trahan
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 2, 2019
Hoeven Statement After Voting for Resolution to Fix the Senate Confirmation Process
Sen.John Hoeven
April 2, 2019
Capito Statement on Nomination of Frank Volk as Judge for Southern District of West Virginia
Sen.Shelley Capito
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
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
Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2019
Sen.Mitch McConnell
March 28, 2019
The Green New Deal
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 - "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
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
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