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July 22, 2020 Cornyn, Klobuchar Introduce Relief Bill for Independent Live Music Venues During Pandemic Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
July 22, 2020 Van Hollen, Cardin on House Passage of Bill to Replace Roger Taney Bust at Old Supreme Court with Thurgood Marshall Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 22, 2020 Congressman Cohen Votes to Remove Confederate Statues and Bust of Roger B. Taney, Supreme Court Chief Justice in Dred Scott Decision Rep. Steve Cohen
July 21, 2020 Stefanik Cosponsors Women's Suffrage Resolution Rep. Elise Stefanik
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "At my weekly press conference today, I spoke of my dear friend John Lewis. He was one of the most Christ-like figures I've ever met, and I miss him dearly. There is no greater way to remember his life than to strengthen voting rights in his honor." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 21, 2020 Congressman Cohen Applauds Inclusion of his Priorities in the National Defense Authorization Act Rep. Steve Cohen
July 21, 2020 Norcross Commends House Passage of NDAA that Supports Our Servicemembers, Provides a Strong National Defense Rep. Donald Norcross
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "Hats off to Washington @Nationals for inviting Dr. Anthony Fauci to throw out the first pitch Thursday night. A friend for many years, Dr. Fauci is in fact one of our most honored medical leaders." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 21, 2020 Beatty Celebrates Dodd-Frank's Ten-Year Anniversary Rep. Joyce Beatty
July 20, 2020 Cortez Masto Supports Legislation to Aid Nevada's Libraries During the Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
July 20, 2020 Amata's Statement On The Life Of Civil Rights Hero John Lewis Rep. Aumua Amata Radewagen
July 20, 2020 Amata Cosponsors Resolution Honoring Women's Suffrage Centennial Rep. Aumua Amata Radewagen
July 20, 2020 Executive Session Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "Fort Henry Johnson has a nice ring to it. Albany's Sergeant Henry Johnson was awarded the Medal of Honor in 2015. A member of a WWI all-Black infantry group, he singlehandedly repelled a group of German soldiers to save a fellow soldier from capture." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 Letter to Lonnie Bunch, Secretary of The Smithsonian - Senator Hawley Requests Smithsonian Explain Controversial "Talking About Race" Initiative Sen. Josh Hawley
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "John Lewis bled and nearly died fighting for Americans' right to vote. We must not let his work go unfinished. I join @RepTerriSewell and my colleagues in urging Senate passage of #HR4 to #RestoreTheVote." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "It is an honor to join @chipublib for #LiveFromTheLibrary. Make sure you join me tomorrow, July 21 at 10 AM CT for a reading of the Peruvian folktale Moon Rope by Lois Ehlert." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "This Colombian Independence Day, I'm thinking about this picture from last year's parade in Queens Because even if we can't march together today, I'm celebrating the strength of Colombian Americans I can't wait to march together again next year, God willing ¡Que viva Colombia!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 Beatty Statement on Passing of Civil Rights Icon Congressman John Lewis Rep. Joyce Beatty
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "John was both a minister & a living example, who demonstrated what it means to follow the moral compass directed by one's faith. My favorite Old Testament scripture is Micah 6:8, "do justly, be merciful and walk humbly." It must have been John's as well." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 20, 2020 USA Today - Rep. James E. Clyburn: John Lewis made his life a sermon. Honor him with moral deeds. Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 20, 2020 Sen. Rick Scott Blasts IOC's Shameful Disregard for Human Rights in China Sen. Rick Scott
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "Contrary to what the President seems to believe, symbols of hate have no place on our nation's military installations. This is a good--and long overdue--decision by the Pentagon." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "The @SenateGOP must join the House in passing H.R. 4 to #RestoreTheVRA protections which Rep. John Lewis spent so much of his life fighting to secure & protect." Rep. Nancy Pelosi
July 20, 2020 Letter to Colleague - Dear Colleague to All Members on Moment of Silence & Arrangements for Congressman John Lewis Rep. Nancy Pelosi
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "On every step of his journey, John Lewis brought all of us and this country he loved with him. On Friday, his march on earth came to an end and he rests in peace and in the bosom of God. He was our inspiration, our guide, our friend. There is a hole in the heart of America." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 19, 2020 Tweet - "Mitch McConnell & the President can demonstrate the real respect for the life & legacy of John Lewis by passing the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of 2020 in the Senate & have the President sign it. Let's have our election this year in honor of John Robert Lewis.- @MeetThePress" Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 18, 2020 Cantwell Statement on the Passing of Congressman John Lewis Sen. Maria Cantwell
July 18, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Passing of Congressman John Lewis Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 18, 2020 Half a Century Later, Hero Medic Finally Presented Long-Promised Silver Star Rep. Chris Smith
July 18, 2020 Rosen Statement in Response to the Passing of Congressman John Lewis Sen. Jacky Rosen
July 18, 2020 ICYMI: Rep. Hill: "The House is a poorer place without John Lewis' beautiful voice and his beautiful message" Rep. James Hill
July 18, 2020 Rep. Sewell Mourns the Passing of Congressman John Lewis Rep. Terri Sewell
July 18, 2020 Senator Hassan Statement on the Passing of Congressman John Lewis Sen. Maggie Hassan
July 18, 2020 Cortez Masto Statement on the Passing of Civil Rights Leader Congressman John Lewis Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
July 18, 2020 Guthrie Statement on the Passing of Congressman John Lewis Rep. Steven Guthrie
July 18, 2020 Statement in Memory of Congressman John Lewis Rep. Hal Rogers
July 18, 2020 Wicker Statement on Congressman John Lewis Sen. Roger Wicker
July 18, 2020 Black-Jewish Caucus Statement on the Passing of Congressman John Lewis Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, ...
July 18, 2020 Evans Mourns "True American Hero' John Lewis Rep. Dwight Evans
July 18, 2020 Fleischmann Statement on the Passing of Congressman John Lewis Rep. Chuck Fleischmann
July 18, 2020 Gov. Justice orders U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff IMMEDIATELY in honor of U.S. Rep. John Lewis Sen. Jim Justice
July 18, 2020 Statement from Congressman Joe Morelle on Passing of Congressman John Lewis Rep. Joe Morelle
July 18, 2020 Cole Mourns Passing of Congressman John Lewis Rep. Tom Cole
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "The country lost a hero last night. The movement lost an icon. And I lost a personal friend. But I do believe that as the sun set on John Lewis's life last night, the sun rises on a movement that will never die. Thank you, John, rest in peace my brother." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "I have lost a dear friend and a real hero. I will always remember standing on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma with John Lewis on a misty Sunday morning many years ago. John pointed to the spot where he had been viciously beaten and almost died fifty years before." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 18, 2020 Scanlon Releases Statement on Passing of Civil Rights Hero, Congressman John Lewis Rep. Mary Scanlon
July 18, 2020 Burchett statement of the passing of Congressman John Lewis Rep. Tim Burchett
July 18, 2020 Scalise Statement on The Death of Rep. John Lewis Rep. Steve Scalise
July 18, 2020 Congressman Cohen Remembers Civil Rights Leader and Friend John Lewis Rep. Steve Cohen
Date Title Politician
July 22, 2020 Cornyn, Klobuchar Introduce Relief Bill for Independent Live Music Venues During Pandemic Sen.Amy Klobuchar, ...
July 22, 2020 Van Hollen, Cardin on House Passage of Bill to Replace Roger Taney Bust at Old Supreme Court with Thurgood Marshall Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 22, 2020 Congressman Cohen Votes to Remove Confederate Statues and Bust of Roger B. Taney, Supreme Court Chief Justice in Dred Scott Decision Rep.Steve Cohen
July 21, 2020 Stefanik Cosponsors Women's Suffrage Resolution Rep.Elise Stefanik
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "At my weekly press conference today, I spoke of my dear friend John Lewis. He was one of the most Christ-like figures I've ever met, and I miss him dearly. There is no greater way to remember his life than to strengthen voting rights in his honor." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 21, 2020 Congressman Cohen Applauds Inclusion of his Priorities in the National Defense Authorization Act Rep.Steve Cohen
July 21, 2020 Norcross Commends House Passage of NDAA that Supports Our Servicemembers, Provides a Strong National Defense Rep.Donald Norcross
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "Hats off to Washington @Nationals for inviting Dr. Anthony Fauci to throw out the first pitch Thursday night. A friend for many years, Dr. Fauci is in fact one of our most honored medical leaders." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 21, 2020 Beatty Celebrates Dodd-Frank's Ten-Year Anniversary Rep.Joyce Beatty
July 20, 2020 Cortez Masto Supports Legislation to Aid Nevada's Libraries During the Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
July 20, 2020 Amata's Statement On The Life Of Civil Rights Hero John Lewis Rep.Aumua Amata Radewagen
July 20, 2020 Amata Cosponsors Resolution Honoring Women's Suffrage Centennial Rep.Aumua Amata Radewagen
July 20, 2020 Executive Session Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "Fort Henry Johnson has a nice ring to it. Albany's Sergeant Henry Johnson was awarded the Medal of Honor in 2015. A member of a WWI all-Black infantry group, he singlehandedly repelled a group of German soldiers to save a fellow soldier from capture." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 Letter to Lonnie Bunch, Secretary of The Smithsonian - Senator Hawley Requests Smithsonian Explain Controversial "Talking About Race" Initiative Sen.Josh Hawley
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "John Lewis bled and nearly died fighting for Americans' right to vote. We must not let his work go unfinished. I join @RepTerriSewell and my colleagues in urging Senate passage of #HR4 to #RestoreTheVote." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "It is an honor to join @chipublib for #LiveFromTheLibrary. Make sure you join me tomorrow, July 21 at 10 AM CT for a reading of the Peruvian folktale Moon Rope by Lois Ehlert." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "This Colombian Independence Day, I'm thinking about this picture from last year's parade in Queens Because even if we can't march together today, I'm celebrating the strength of Colombian Americans I can't wait to march together again next year, God willing ¡Que viva Colombia!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 Beatty Statement on Passing of Civil Rights Icon Congressman John Lewis Rep.Joyce Beatty
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "John was both a minister & a living example, who demonstrated what it means to follow the moral compass directed by one's faith. My favorite Old Testament scripture is Micah 6:8, "do justly, be merciful and walk humbly." It must have been John's as well." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 20, 2020 USA Today - Rep. James E. Clyburn: John Lewis made his life a sermon. Honor him with moral deeds. Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 20, 2020 Sen. Rick Scott Blasts IOC's Shameful Disregard for Human Rights in China Sen.Rick Scott
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "Contrary to what the President seems to believe, symbols of hate have no place on our nation's military installations. This is a good--and long overdue--decision by the Pentagon." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "The @SenateGOP must join the House in passing H.R. 4 to #RestoreTheVRA protections which Rep. John Lewis spent so much of his life fighting to secure & protect." Rep.Nancy Pelosi
July 20, 2020 Letter to Colleague - Dear Colleague to All Members on Moment of Silence & Arrangements for Congressman John Lewis Rep.Nancy Pelosi
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "On every step of his journey, John Lewis brought all of us and this country he loved with him. On Friday, his march on earth came to an end and he rests in peace and in the bosom of God. He was our inspiration, our guide, our friend. There is a hole in the heart of America." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 19, 2020 Tweet - "Mitch McConnell & the President can demonstrate the real respect for the life & legacy of John Lewis by passing the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of 2020 in the Senate & have the President sign it. Let's have our election this year in honor of John Robert Lewis.- @MeetThePress" Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 18, 2020 Cantwell Statement on the Passing of Congressman John Lewis Sen.Maria Cantwell
July 18, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Passing of Congressman John Lewis Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 18, 2020 Half a Century Later, Hero Medic Finally Presented Long-Promised Silver Star Rep.Chris Smith
July 18, 2020 Rosen Statement in Response to the Passing of Congressman John Lewis Sen.Jacky Rosen
July 18, 2020 ICYMI: Rep. Hill: "The House is a poorer place without John Lewis' beautiful voice and his beautiful message" Rep.James Hill
July 18, 2020 Rep. Sewell Mourns the Passing of Congressman John Lewis Rep.Terri Sewell
July 18, 2020 Senator Hassan Statement on the Passing of Congressman John Lewis Sen.Maggie Hassan
July 18, 2020 Cortez Masto Statement on the Passing of Civil Rights Leader Congressman John Lewis Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
July 18, 2020 Guthrie Statement on the Passing of Congressman John Lewis Rep.Steven Guthrie
July 18, 2020 Statement in Memory of Congressman John Lewis Rep.Hal Rogers
July 18, 2020 Wicker Statement on Congressman John Lewis Sen.Roger Wicker
July 18, 2020 Black-Jewish Caucus Statement on the Passing of Congressman John Lewis Rep.Debbie Wasserman Schultz, ...
July 18, 2020 Evans Mourns "True American Hero' John Lewis Rep.Dwight Evans
July 18, 2020 Fleischmann Statement on the Passing of Congressman John Lewis Rep.Chuck Fleischmann
July 18, 2020 Gov. Justice orders U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff IMMEDIATELY in honor of U.S. Rep. John Lewis Sen.Jim Justice
July 18, 2020 Statement from Congressman Joe Morelle on Passing of Congressman John Lewis Rep.Joe Morelle
July 18, 2020 Cole Mourns Passing of Congressman John Lewis Rep.Tom Cole
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "The country lost a hero last night. The movement lost an icon. And I lost a personal friend. But I do believe that as the sun set on John Lewis's life last night, the sun rises on a movement that will never die. Thank you, John, rest in peace my brother." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "I have lost a dear friend and a real hero. I will always remember standing on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma with John Lewis on a misty Sunday morning many years ago. John pointed to the spot where he had been viciously beaten and almost died fifty years before." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 18, 2020 Scanlon Releases Statement on Passing of Civil Rights Hero, Congressman John Lewis Rep.Mary Scanlon
July 18, 2020 Burchett statement of the passing of Congressman John Lewis Rep.Tim Burchett
July 18, 2020 Scalise Statement on The Death of Rep. John Lewis Rep.Steve Scalise
July 18, 2020 Congressman Cohen Remembers Civil Rights Leader and Friend John Lewis Rep.Steve Cohen
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