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Jan. 20, 2022 Tweet - "On Monday, our nation celebrated the birthday of civil rights hero Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Last night, Senate Republicans dishonored his leadership and legacy by blocking passage of urgently needed legislation to protect voting rights and our democracy." Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Jan. 20, 2022 Chairman Nadler Statement for Hearing on "Voter Suppression and Continuing Threats to Democracy" Rep. Jerry Nadler
Jan. 20, 2022 "I Will Not Give Up This Fight": On Rachel Maddow Show, Klobuchar Reiterates Commitment to Protecting Americans' Voting Rights Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Jan. 19, 2022 Luján Statement on Senate GOP Blocking Voting Rights Legislation Sen. Ben Luján
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 Democrats' Election Takeover Bill Rep. Stephanie Bice
Jan. 19, 2022 Duckworth on Republicans Blocking Critical Election Protection & Voting Rights Bill Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet - "Republican-led legislatures are making it harder to vote for certain groups of people. This is a national, coordinated effort to keep Republicans in power at every level of government by keeping Americans from the ballot box. This is undemocratic, and a threat to democracy." Sen. Patty Murray
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 Senator Hirono Statement on Republicans Blocking Voting Rights Legislation Sen. Mazie Hirono
Jan. 19, 2022 VIDEO: Peters Delivers Remarks on Need to Pass Voting Rights Legislation Sen. Gary Peters
Jan. 19, 2022 Senator Murray Statement on Voting Rights Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 19, 2022 Beatty Leads Lawmakers to Senate, Calls on Senators to Advance Voter Protection Legislation Rep. Joyce Beatty
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet - "The Senate has a choice. I choose #VotingRightsForThePeople" Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet - "We must ensure that, regardless of where you live in this country, you have equal access to the ballot box and faith that our elections are fair, and that your right to vote will be protected. #VotingRightsForThePeople." Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Jan. 19, 2022 After Senate Minority Blocks Voting Rights Protections, King Prepares to Put Democracy Over Filibuster Sen. Angus King
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet - "We must act to make sure our elections are conducted freely, without partisan interference fueled by a losing President's Big Lie. #VotingRightsForThePeople" Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Jan. 19, 2022 Reed Votes to Protect Voting Rights for All Americans Sen. Jack Reed
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet - "I'll never stop fighting for voting rights." Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Jan. 19, 2022 Kaine Statement on Vote on Senate Rules Reform to Pass Voting Rights Legislation Sen. Tim Kaine
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet - "With history's eyes on us and with so much at stake, we must and we will fight on." Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet - "It is on us, with the support of the Constitution, to take action. The people of this country will not tolerate silencing." Sen. Amy Klobuchar
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 Duckworth Urges Senators to Vote for Critical Election Protection & Voting Rights Bill Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet - "Let me be clear: for decades, reauthorizing the Voting Rights Act was a bipartisan priority. It should be now, too. I'm calling on my colleagues to stop the obstruction and get it done." Sen. Mark Warner
Jan. 19, 2022 Norton Bill Establishing Memorial for Enslaved Persons Passed by Committee on Natural Resources Today Rep. Eleanor Norton
Jan. 19, 2022 Crapo Delivers Remarks Against Partisan Election Takeover Bill, Efforts to Eliminate Filibuster Sen. Mike Crapo
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet - "The fight for voting rights continues. Watch live:" Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Jan. 19, 2022 Congresswoman Stansbury Statement on Voting Rights Rep. Melanie Stansbury
Jan. 19, 2022 Pelosi Statement on Senate Vote on Urgent Voting Rights Legislation Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet - "There's no mention of a filibuster in the Constitution." Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Jan. 19, 2022 Whitehouse Issues Statement on Republican Blockade of Voting Rights & Democracy Protection Legislation Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet - "Voting rights isn't a partisan objective. We made voting easier in Virginia, turnout rose, and a Republican won. I'm fighting for voting rights because it's the foundation of our democracy -- not because I think it favors my party." Sen. Mark Warner
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 Senator Kelly Statement on Voting Rights and Senate Rules Sen. Mark Kelly
Jan. 18, 2022 Senator Hirono Compares Wave of Voter Suppression Bills to Reconstruction Era in Speech on the Senate Floor Sen. Mazie Hirono
Jan. 18, 2022 Espaillat, Co-Chairs of the Latino Jewish Caucus Statement on Congregation Beth Israel attack Rep. Adriano Espaillat
Jan. 18, 2022 Tweet - "The freedom to vote is the heartbeat of our democracy, and I won't stop fighting to protect it." Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Jan. 18, 2022 Tweet - "The U.S. Senate has finally begun debate on the #JohnLewisVotingRightsAct and #FreedomtoVoteAct. I choose an American democracy that stands up to Trump's Big Lie. I choose elections free of voter suppression. I choose protecting everyone's right to vote." Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Jan. 18, 2022 Tweet - "Voting rights are essential and preservative of every other right that we have. It's frankly unacceptable that this issue is being politicized." Sen. Mark Warner
Jan. 18, 2022 Tweet - "Since June of last year, 17 states have enacted 28 new laws that restrict voting access. Let's be clear. If we are serious about calling ourselves a democracy, we must make it easier for people to vote -- not harder." Sen. Bernie Sanders
Jan. 18, 2022 Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Judiciary Committee Republicans Expand Inquiry Into Federal Policing Of School Board Meetings To Dept. Of Education Sen. Tom Cotton, ...
Jan. 18, 2022 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of the Department of Education - Judiciary Committee Republicans Expand Inquiry Into Federal Policing Of School Board Meetings To Dept. Of Education Sen. Chuck Grassley
Jan. 18, 2022 Tweet - "We cannot allow Mitch McConnell and Washington obstruction to prevent us from protecting our Democracy. And we cannot allow Trump's Big Lie to attack your constitutional right to free and fair elections where every American has equal access to the ballot box. #FreedomtoVoteAct" Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Jan. 18, 2022 Kaine Statement on Senate Beginning Voting Rights Debate Sen. Tim Kaine
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 Tweet - "When I first met John Lewis, we were 19-year-old college students who came together in 1960 to found the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee. I'm pleased @FaithandPolitic is furthering John's legacy with this first cohort of the John Robert Lewis Scholars and Fellows." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 17, 2022 CAPITO STATEMENT COMMEMORATING DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY Sen. Shelley Capito
Jan. 17, 2022 Tweet - "It was great to be with friends honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. today at the #MLKDay parade in downtown Las Vegas. I spoke with leaders in Nevada's Black communities to talk about continuing our work towards a stronger, more equitable future for Nevada and the nation." Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
Jan. 17, 2022 Tweet - "On this Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, I urge you to keep in mind the true meaning of this celebration. This country doesn't have to be made great again. It is already great. Our challenge is to make this country's greatness accessible and affordable to all." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Date Title Politician
Jan. 20, 2022 Tweet - "On Monday, our nation celebrated the birthday of civil rights hero Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Last night, Senate Republicans dishonored his leadership and legacy by blocking passage of urgently needed legislation to protect voting rights and our democracy." Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Jan. 20, 2022 Chairman Nadler Statement for Hearing on "Voter Suppression and Continuing Threats to Democracy" Rep.Jerry Nadler
Jan. 20, 2022 "I Will Not Give Up This Fight": On Rachel Maddow Show, Klobuchar Reiterates Commitment to Protecting Americans' Voting Rights Sen.Amy Klobuchar
Jan. 19, 2022 Luján Statement on Senate GOP Blocking Voting Rights Legislation Sen.Ben Luján
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 Democrats' Election Takeover Bill Rep.Stephanie Bice
Jan. 19, 2022 Duckworth on Republicans Blocking Critical Election Protection & Voting Rights Bill Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet - "Republican-led legislatures are making it harder to vote for certain groups of people. This is a national, coordinated effort to keep Republicans in power at every level of government by keeping Americans from the ballot box. This is undemocratic, and a threat to democracy." Sen.Patty Murray
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 Senator Hirono Statement on Republicans Blocking Voting Rights Legislation Sen.Mazie Hirono
Jan. 19, 2022 VIDEO: Peters Delivers Remarks on Need to Pass Voting Rights Legislation Sen.Gary Peters
Jan. 19, 2022 Senator Murray Statement on Voting Rights Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 19, 2022 Beatty Leads Lawmakers to Senate, Calls on Senators to Advance Voter Protection Legislation Rep.Joyce Beatty
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet - "The Senate has a choice. I choose #VotingRightsForThePeople" Sen.Tammy Baldwin
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet - "We must ensure that, regardless of where you live in this country, you have equal access to the ballot box and faith that our elections are fair, and that your right to vote will be protected. #VotingRightsForThePeople." Sen.Tammy Baldwin
Jan. 19, 2022 After Senate Minority Blocks Voting Rights Protections, King Prepares to Put Democracy Over Filibuster Sen.Angus King
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet - "We must act to make sure our elections are conducted freely, without partisan interference fueled by a losing President's Big Lie. #VotingRightsForThePeople" Sen.Tammy Baldwin
Jan. 19, 2022 Reed Votes to Protect Voting Rights for All Americans Sen.Jack Reed
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet - "I'll never stop fighting for voting rights." Sen.Amy Klobuchar
Jan. 19, 2022 Kaine Statement on Vote on Senate Rules Reform to Pass Voting Rights Legislation Sen.Tim Kaine
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet - "With history's eyes on us and with so much at stake, we must and we will fight on." Sen.Amy Klobuchar
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet - "It is on us, with the support of the Constitution, to take action. The people of this country will not tolerate silencing." Sen.Amy Klobuchar
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 Duckworth Urges Senators to Vote for Critical Election Protection & Voting Rights Bill Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet - "Let me be clear: for decades, reauthorizing the Voting Rights Act was a bipartisan priority. It should be now, too. I'm calling on my colleagues to stop the obstruction and get it done." Sen.Mark Warner
Jan. 19, 2022 Norton Bill Establishing Memorial for Enslaved Persons Passed by Committee on Natural Resources Today Rep.Eleanor Norton
Jan. 19, 2022 Crapo Delivers Remarks Against Partisan Election Takeover Bill, Efforts to Eliminate Filibuster Sen.Mike Crapo
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet - "The fight for voting rights continues. Watch live:" Sen.Amy Klobuchar
Jan. 19, 2022 Congresswoman Stansbury Statement on Voting Rights Rep.Melanie Stansbury
Jan. 19, 2022 Pelosi Statement on Senate Vote on Urgent Voting Rights Legislation Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet - "There's no mention of a filibuster in the Constitution." Sen.Amy Klobuchar
Jan. 19, 2022 Whitehouse Issues Statement on Republican Blockade of Voting Rights & Democracy Protection Legislation Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet - "Voting rights isn't a partisan objective. We made voting easier in Virginia, turnout rose, and a Republican won. I'm fighting for voting rights because it's the foundation of our democracy -- not because I think it favors my party." Sen.Mark Warner
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 Senator Kelly Statement on Voting Rights and Senate Rules Sen.Mark Kelly
Jan. 18, 2022 Senator Hirono Compares Wave of Voter Suppression Bills to Reconstruction Era in Speech on the Senate Floor Sen.Mazie Hirono
Jan. 18, 2022 Espaillat, Co-Chairs of the Latino Jewish Caucus Statement on Congregation Beth Israel attack Rep.Adriano Espaillat
Jan. 18, 2022 Tweet - "The freedom to vote is the heartbeat of our democracy, and I won't stop fighting to protect it." Sen.Amy Klobuchar
Jan. 18, 2022 Tweet - "The U.S. Senate has finally begun debate on the #JohnLewisVotingRightsAct and #FreedomtoVoteAct. I choose an American democracy that stands up to Trump's Big Lie. I choose elections free of voter suppression. I choose protecting everyone's right to vote." Sen.Tammy Baldwin
Jan. 18, 2022 Tweet - "Voting rights are essential and preservative of every other right that we have. It's frankly unacceptable that this issue is being politicized." Sen.Mark Warner
Jan. 18, 2022 Tweet - "Since June of last year, 17 states have enacted 28 new laws that restrict voting access. Let's be clear. If we are serious about calling ourselves a democracy, we must make it easier for people to vote -- not harder." Sen.Bernie Sanders
Jan. 18, 2022 Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Judiciary Committee Republicans Expand Inquiry Into Federal Policing Of School Board Meetings To Dept. Of Education Sen.Tom Cotton, ...
Jan. 18, 2022 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of the Department of Education - Judiciary Committee Republicans Expand Inquiry Into Federal Policing Of School Board Meetings To Dept. Of Education Sen.Chuck Grassley
Jan. 18, 2022 Tweet - "We cannot allow Mitch McConnell and Washington obstruction to prevent us from protecting our Democracy. And we cannot allow Trump's Big Lie to attack your constitutional right to free and fair elections where every American has equal access to the ballot box. #FreedomtoVoteAct" Sen.Tammy Baldwin
Jan. 18, 2022 Kaine Statement on Senate Beginning Voting Rights Debate Sen.Tim Kaine
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 Tweet - "When I first met John Lewis, we were 19-year-old college students who came together in 1960 to found the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee. I'm pleased @FaithandPolitic is furthering John's legacy with this first cohort of the John Robert Lewis Scholars and Fellows." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 17, 2022 CAPITO STATEMENT COMMEMORATING DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY Sen.Shelley Capito
Jan. 17, 2022 Tweet - "It was great to be with friends honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. today at the #MLKDay parade in downtown Las Vegas. I spoke with leaders in Nevada's Black communities to talk about continuing our work towards a stronger, more equitable future for Nevada and the nation." Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
Jan. 17, 2022 Tweet - "On this Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, I urge you to keep in mind the true meaning of this celebration. This country doesn't have to be made great again. It is already great. Our challenge is to make this country's greatness accessible and affordable to all." Rep.Jim Clyburn
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