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May 12, 2021 Republican Party Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 12, 2021 Tweet - "The House GOP just ousted Rep. Liz Cheney from leadership Her crime? Telling the truth that Joe Biden is the President The GOP continues to perpetuate and act upon the big lie that the election was stolen Democrats will move forward on the #ForThePeopleAct for our democracy" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 11, 2021 Tweet - "It's an attempt at the greatest contraction of voting rights since the end of Reconstruction and beginning of Jim Crow Republicans are targeting ways that younger, poorer, & non-white Americans access the ballot Democrats are moving forward on the #ForThePeopleAct for democracy" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 11, 2021 Tweet - "The big lie's consuming the GOP: House GOP's plotting the demotion of Rep. Cheney for the crime of repeating the truth--that Joe Biden is President Senate GOP seems content to allow the right to vote to be taken away Dems are moving forward on the #ForThePeopleAct for democracy" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 11, 2021 Tweet - "These laws from GOP legislatures are targeted at making it harder for Americans to vote. It's reprehensible. It's anti-democratic. It carries the stench of oppression. Today in the Rules Committee, we're moving forward on the #ForThePeopleAct for democracy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 11, 2021 Tweet - "Trump told the big lie the election was stolen It poisoned faith in democracy, fomented an insurrection Now GOP legislatures have seized on the big lie to make it harder to vote With today's Rules Committee mark-up, we're moving forward on the #ForThePeopleAct for democracy" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 11, 2021 Tweet - "Republican legislatures have seized on Donald Trump's big lie to make it harder for Americans to vote. Today in the Rules Committee mark-up, we're moving forward on the #ForThePeopleAct for democracy. My speech today:" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 11, 2021 Tweet - "We're moving forward on the #ForThePeopleAct to Nullify voter suppression laws Protect voting Automatically register American voters when they get a driver's license Guarantee 15 continuous days early voting End partisan gerrymandering Bring transparency to campaign finance" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 10, 2021 Tweet - "Make no mistake: We are moving forward with the #ForThePeople Act in the Senate Tomorrow--I will join the Senate Rules Committee as they hold a hearing to take the next steps to move this bill forward I am committed to bringing this bill to the floor of the United States Senate" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 10, 2021 Business Before the Senate Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 10, 2021 Tweet - "Tomorrow, the Rules Committee will hold a hearing to take the next steps on the #ForThePeople Act to: Strengthen our democracy Increase transparency in our campaign finance system And make it easier for all Americans to vote Democracy reform is a top priority of this Congress" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 8, 2021 Tweet - "GOP legislatures are working to limit the right of US citizens to vote We won't let them create a dictatorship in America I'm proud to join the #JohnLewisActionDay & NYC #Votercade with @NationalAction: We're working to pass the #ForThePeople Act & #RestoreTheVRA for democracy" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 7, 2021 Tweet - "There is a concerted, cynical, un-American, and racist effort by Republican state legislatures to limit the right of American citizens to vote. Senate Democrats are working to pass the #ForThePeople Act to restore democracy for all." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 7, 2021 Tenney Applauds Florida Governor for Signing Comprehensive Election Reform Bill Into Law Rep. Claudia Tenney
May 4, 2021 Tweet - "America needs the #ForThePeople Act To stand up to voter suppression by GOP state legislatures To end the dark money corrupting our politics To ensure officials work for the people, not special interests We're working to pass the #ForThePeople Act to restore democracy for all" Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 28, 2021 Tweet - "There is a nationwide effort by Republican-led state legislatures to restrict the right of American citizens to vote--especially Americans of color. We're working to pass the #ForThePeople Act and #RestoreTheVRA to fight this and renew democracy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 27, 2021 Tweet - "There is a nationwide effort by Republican-led state legislatures to restrict the right of American citizens to vote--especially Americans of color. We're working to pass the #ForThePeople Act and #RestoreTheVRA to fight this and renew democracy. Hear it from @StaceyAbrams:" Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 21, 2021 Tweet - "Republicans are pushing voter suppression laws like the one in Georgia all across the country. It's despicable. We're working to pass the #ForThePeopleAct and #RestoreTheVRA to fight this voter suppression and renew democracy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 21, 2021 Tweet - "Republicans' voter suppression laws are targeting the voting rights of people of color. It's modern-day Jim Crow. We're working to pass the #ForThePeople Act and #RestoreTheVRA to fight it and renew democracy. Hear it from @StaceyAbrams:" Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 20, 2021 Tweet - "Today, Senators are hearing testimony from public officials and experts about the recent surge in voter suppression laws. These laws are a grave and immediate threat to the very core of our democracy. We are working to #RestoreTheVRA to fight this and restore democracy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 20, 2021 Tweet - "There is a nationwide effort by Republican-led state legislatures to restrict the right of American citizens to vote--especially Americans of color. This is modern-day Jim Crow. We are working to #RestoreTheVRA to restore our democracy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 16, 2021 Issues of the Day Rep. Claudia Tenney
April 15, 2021 Tweet - "There is a concerted, cynical, un-American, and racist effort by Republican-led state legislatures to limit the right of American citizens to vote. The #ForThePeople Act is a priority of this Congress to fight this voter suppression and renew democracy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 15, 2021 Tweet - "America needs the #ForThePeople Act It'll combat voter suppression efforts by GOP state legislatures It'll limit dark money from big special interests empowered by Citizens United It'll root out corruption in Washington The #ForThePeople Act is a priority of this Congress" Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 6, 2021 Tweet - "The #ForThePeople Act will stop billionaires from buying elections." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 5, 2021 Tenney Comments on MLB Decision to Move Allstar Game from Georgia Following Election Reform Bill Rep. Claudia Tenney
April 5, 2021 Reps. Williams, Clyburn and Sens. Warnock, Gillibrand Reintroduce Voter Empowerment Act, Originally Authored by Congressman John Lewis Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 31, 2021 Tweet - "There is a concerted, cynical, Un-American, and racist effort by Republican state legislatures to limit the right of American citizens to vote. The #ForThePeople Act is a priority of this Congress to fight this voter suppression and renew democracy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 26, 2021 Tweet - "We saw it in Georgia last night. We see it across the country. A concerted, nationwide, and racist effort by Republican state legislatures to limit the right of American citizens to vote. The #ForThePeople Act is a priority of this Congress to fight this and renew Democracy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2021 Tweet - "Since 2012--the GA GOP has closed more than 200 polling places. Voters in mostly Black precincts now wait 8X LONGER to vote than voters in mostly white precincts. Now the GOP makes it a crime to give water to people standing in long lines THEY CREATED. Despicable! We will act." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2021 Tweet - "Across the country, the Republicans seem to believe that the best strategy for winning elections is to try to prevent the other side from voting. That's not democracy. The Senate will pass the #ForThePeople Act to fight this voter suppression and protect democracy for all." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 24, 2021 For the People Act of 2021 Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 24, 2021 Tweet - "Democracy is sacrosanct Voting rights must be inviolable And if we in Congress have to pass a law or amend the Constitution of the United States to ensure government works for our citizens, that's what we should do #S1--the #ForThePeople Act--will be a priority in this Congress" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 24, 2021 Tweet - "This is the first committee meeting I attended as Majority Leader There is a nationwide effort by GOP-led state legislatures to limit the right of American citizens to vote--especially Americans of color It smacks of Jim Crow The #ForThePeople Act is a priority in this Congress" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 24, 2021 Tweet - "There is a nationwide effort to limit the right to vote GOP state legislatures have seized on Trump's "big lie" about the election & introduced over 250 bills aimed at tightening voting rules It smacks of Jim Crow We're working to pass the #ForThePeople Act to renew Democracy" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 24, 2021 Tweet - "Instead of the Republican Party trying to win back voters they lost in this election, they're trying to disenfranchise voters. The #ForThePeople Act is a priority of this Congress to fight this and renew Democracy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 24, 2021 Tweet - "America needs the #ForThePeople Act It'll combat voter suppression efforts by GOP state legislatures It'll limit dark money from big special interests empowered by Citizens United It'll root out corruption in Washington And much more" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 23, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Inhofe Joins Letter Urging Pelosi to Uphold State-Certified Election Results in IA-02 Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, ...
March 23, 2021 Letter to Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Grassley, Colleagues Urge Speaker Pelosi To Uphold State-Certified Election Results In Iowa's Second Congressional District Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
March 23, 2021 Letter to Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Hinson Leads Bicameral Effort to Urge Speaker Pelosi to Uphold State-Certified Election Results in IA-02, Stop House from Overturning Miller-Meeks Win Rep. Andrew Garbarino, ...
March 23, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Rep. Mace Condemns Pelosi Effort to Overturn Certified Iowa House Race Rep. Claudia Tenney, ...
March 18, 2021 Bennet, Senate Democratic Colleagues Introduce For the People Act to Strengthen Democracy and Fight Corruption Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 17, 2021 Padilla Joins Colleagues To Introduce For The People Act To Strengthen Democracy, Put Power Back In the Hands Of The American People Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
March 17, 2021 Tweet - "I'm proud to stand with @SenJeffMerkley and @SenAmyKlobuchar to introduce #S1 in the Senate #ForThePeople: To stand up to voter suppression efforts threatening our democracy To end the dark money that's corrupted our politics To ensure officials work for those they represent" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 17, 2021 Schumer, Merkley, Klobuchar Introduce For The People Act To Strengthen Democracy, Put Power Back In the Hands Of The American People Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
March 17, 2021 Tweet - "Republican state legislatures have introduced hundreds of bills aimed at tightening voting rules that target Americans of color. These voter suppression laws smack of Jim Crow. We will fight this. We're working to pass the #ForThePeople Act to protect democracy for all." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 17, 2021 For the People Act of 2021 Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 17, 2021 Tweet - "Georgia Republicans are trying to limit absentee & mail-in voting, make it harder to use a ballot drop-box, stop early voting on Sundays when many churchgoing African-Americans join voter drives It smacks of Jim Crow We're working to pass #S1 to protect democracy #ForThePeople" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 17, 2021 Tweet - "Today, Senate Democrats are introducing the #ForThePeople Act to stand up to voter suppression, end dark money in politics, and re-invigorate American democracy. Make no mistake: Democracy reform is a top priority of this Congress." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 8, 2021 Letter to Honorable Robin Vos, President of the National Conference of State Legislatures and Honorable Scott K. Saiki, President-Elect of the National Conference of State Legislatures - Rep. Chip Roy joins House Republican Leaders Urging State Legislatures to Ensure Election Integrity Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Date Title Politician
May 12, 2021 Republican Party Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 12, 2021 Tweet - "The House GOP just ousted Rep. Liz Cheney from leadership Her crime? Telling the truth that Joe Biden is the President The GOP continues to perpetuate and act upon the big lie that the election was stolen Democrats will move forward on the #ForThePeopleAct for our democracy" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 11, 2021 Tweet - "It's an attempt at the greatest contraction of voting rights since the end of Reconstruction and beginning of Jim Crow Republicans are targeting ways that younger, poorer, & non-white Americans access the ballot Democrats are moving forward on the #ForThePeopleAct for democracy" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 11, 2021 Tweet - "The big lie's consuming the GOP: House GOP's plotting the demotion of Rep. Cheney for the crime of repeating the truth--that Joe Biden is President Senate GOP seems content to allow the right to vote to be taken away Dems are moving forward on the #ForThePeopleAct for democracy" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 11, 2021 Tweet - "These laws from GOP legislatures are targeted at making it harder for Americans to vote. It's reprehensible. It's anti-democratic. It carries the stench of oppression. Today in the Rules Committee, we're moving forward on the #ForThePeopleAct for democracy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 11, 2021 Tweet - "Trump told the big lie the election was stolen It poisoned faith in democracy, fomented an insurrection Now GOP legislatures have seized on the big lie to make it harder to vote With today's Rules Committee mark-up, we're moving forward on the #ForThePeopleAct for democracy" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 11, 2021 Tweet - "Republican legislatures have seized on Donald Trump's big lie to make it harder for Americans to vote. Today in the Rules Committee mark-up, we're moving forward on the #ForThePeopleAct for democracy. My speech today:" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 11, 2021 Tweet - "We're moving forward on the #ForThePeopleAct to Nullify voter suppression laws Protect voting Automatically register American voters when they get a driver's license Guarantee 15 continuous days early voting End partisan gerrymandering Bring transparency to campaign finance" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 10, 2021 Tweet - "Make no mistake: We are moving forward with the #ForThePeople Act in the Senate Tomorrow--I will join the Senate Rules Committee as they hold a hearing to take the next steps to move this bill forward I am committed to bringing this bill to the floor of the United States Senate" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 10, 2021 Business Before the Senate Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 10, 2021 Tweet - "Tomorrow, the Rules Committee will hold a hearing to take the next steps on the #ForThePeople Act to: Strengthen our democracy Increase transparency in our campaign finance system And make it easier for all Americans to vote Democracy reform is a top priority of this Congress" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 8, 2021 Tweet - "GOP legislatures are working to limit the right of US citizens to vote We won't let them create a dictatorship in America I'm proud to join the #JohnLewisActionDay & NYC #Votercade with @NationalAction: We're working to pass the #ForThePeople Act & #RestoreTheVRA for democracy" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 7, 2021 Tweet - "There is a concerted, cynical, un-American, and racist effort by Republican state legislatures to limit the right of American citizens to vote. Senate Democrats are working to pass the #ForThePeople Act to restore democracy for all." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 7, 2021 Tenney Applauds Florida Governor for Signing Comprehensive Election Reform Bill Into Law Rep.Claudia Tenney
May 4, 2021 Tweet - "America needs the #ForThePeople Act To stand up to voter suppression by GOP state legislatures To end the dark money corrupting our politics To ensure officials work for the people, not special interests We're working to pass the #ForThePeople Act to restore democracy for all" Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 28, 2021 Tweet - "There is a nationwide effort by Republican-led state legislatures to restrict the right of American citizens to vote--especially Americans of color. We're working to pass the #ForThePeople Act and #RestoreTheVRA to fight this and renew democracy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 27, 2021 Tweet - "There is a nationwide effort by Republican-led state legislatures to restrict the right of American citizens to vote--especially Americans of color. We're working to pass the #ForThePeople Act and #RestoreTheVRA to fight this and renew democracy. Hear it from @StaceyAbrams:" Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 21, 2021 Tweet - "Republicans are pushing voter suppression laws like the one in Georgia all across the country. It's despicable. We're working to pass the #ForThePeopleAct and #RestoreTheVRA to fight this voter suppression and renew democracy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 21, 2021 Tweet - "Republicans' voter suppression laws are targeting the voting rights of people of color. It's modern-day Jim Crow. We're working to pass the #ForThePeople Act and #RestoreTheVRA to fight it and renew democracy. Hear it from @StaceyAbrams:" Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 20, 2021 Tweet - "Today, Senators are hearing testimony from public officials and experts about the recent surge in voter suppression laws. These laws are a grave and immediate threat to the very core of our democracy. We are working to #RestoreTheVRA to fight this and restore democracy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 20, 2021 Tweet - "There is a nationwide effort by Republican-led state legislatures to restrict the right of American citizens to vote--especially Americans of color. This is modern-day Jim Crow. We are working to #RestoreTheVRA to restore our democracy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 16, 2021 Issues of the Day Rep.Claudia Tenney
April 15, 2021 Tweet - "There is a concerted, cynical, un-American, and racist effort by Republican-led state legislatures to limit the right of American citizens to vote. The #ForThePeople Act is a priority of this Congress to fight this voter suppression and renew democracy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 15, 2021 Tweet - "America needs the #ForThePeople Act It'll combat voter suppression efforts by GOP state legislatures It'll limit dark money from big special interests empowered by Citizens United It'll root out corruption in Washington The #ForThePeople Act is a priority of this Congress" Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 6, 2021 Tweet - "The #ForThePeople Act will stop billionaires from buying elections." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 5, 2021 Tenney Comments on MLB Decision to Move Allstar Game from Georgia Following Election Reform Bill Rep.Claudia Tenney
April 5, 2021 Reps. Williams, Clyburn and Sens. Warnock, Gillibrand Reintroduce Voter Empowerment Act, Originally Authored by Congressman John Lewis Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 31, 2021 Tweet - "There is a concerted, cynical, Un-American, and racist effort by Republican state legislatures to limit the right of American citizens to vote. The #ForThePeople Act is a priority of this Congress to fight this voter suppression and renew democracy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 26, 2021 Tweet - "We saw it in Georgia last night. We see it across the country. A concerted, nationwide, and racist effort by Republican state legislatures to limit the right of American citizens to vote. The #ForThePeople Act is a priority of this Congress to fight this and renew Democracy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2021 Tweet - "Since 2012--the GA GOP has closed more than 200 polling places. Voters in mostly Black precincts now wait 8X LONGER to vote than voters in mostly white precincts. Now the GOP makes it a crime to give water to people standing in long lines THEY CREATED. Despicable! We will act." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 25, 2021 Tweet - "Across the country, the Republicans seem to believe that the best strategy for winning elections is to try to prevent the other side from voting. That's not democracy. The Senate will pass the #ForThePeople Act to fight this voter suppression and protect democracy for all." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 24, 2021 For the People Act of 2021 Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 24, 2021 Tweet - "Democracy is sacrosanct Voting rights must be inviolable And if we in Congress have to pass a law or amend the Constitution of the United States to ensure government works for our citizens, that's what we should do #S1--the #ForThePeople Act--will be a priority in this Congress" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 24, 2021 Tweet - "This is the first committee meeting I attended as Majority Leader There is a nationwide effort by GOP-led state legislatures to limit the right of American citizens to vote--especially Americans of color It smacks of Jim Crow The #ForThePeople Act is a priority in this Congress" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 24, 2021 Tweet - "There is a nationwide effort to limit the right to vote GOP state legislatures have seized on Trump's "big lie" about the election & introduced over 250 bills aimed at tightening voting rules It smacks of Jim Crow We're working to pass the #ForThePeople Act to renew Democracy" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 24, 2021 Tweet - "Instead of the Republican Party trying to win back voters they lost in this election, they're trying to disenfranchise voters. The #ForThePeople Act is a priority of this Congress to fight this and renew Democracy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 24, 2021 Tweet - "America needs the #ForThePeople Act It'll combat voter suppression efforts by GOP state legislatures It'll limit dark money from big special interests empowered by Citizens United It'll root out corruption in Washington And much more" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 23, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Inhofe Joins Letter Urging Pelosi to Uphold State-Certified Election Results in IA-02 Rep.Nicole Malliotakis, ...
March 23, 2021 Letter to Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Grassley, Colleagues Urge Speaker Pelosi To Uphold State-Certified Election Results In Iowa's Second Congressional District Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
March 23, 2021 Letter to Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Hinson Leads Bicameral Effort to Urge Speaker Pelosi to Uphold State-Certified Election Results in IA-02, Stop House from Overturning Miller-Meeks Win Rep.Andrew Garbarino, ...
March 23, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Rep. Mace Condemns Pelosi Effort to Overturn Certified Iowa House Race Rep.Claudia Tenney, ...
March 18, 2021 Bennet, Senate Democratic Colleagues Introduce For the People Act to Strengthen Democracy and Fight Corruption Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 17, 2021 Padilla Joins Colleagues To Introduce For The People Act To Strengthen Democracy, Put Power Back In the Hands Of The American People Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
March 17, 2021 Tweet - "I'm proud to stand with @SenJeffMerkley and @SenAmyKlobuchar to introduce #S1 in the Senate #ForThePeople: To stand up to voter suppression efforts threatening our democracy To end the dark money that's corrupted our politics To ensure officials work for those they represent" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 17, 2021 Schumer, Merkley, Klobuchar Introduce For The People Act To Strengthen Democracy, Put Power Back In the Hands Of The American People Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
March 17, 2021 Tweet - "Republican state legislatures have introduced hundreds of bills aimed at tightening voting rules that target Americans of color. These voter suppression laws smack of Jim Crow. We will fight this. We're working to pass the #ForThePeople Act to protect democracy for all." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 17, 2021 For the People Act of 2021 Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 17, 2021 Tweet - "Georgia Republicans are trying to limit absentee & mail-in voting, make it harder to use a ballot drop-box, stop early voting on Sundays when many churchgoing African-Americans join voter drives It smacks of Jim Crow We're working to pass #S1 to protect democracy #ForThePeople" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 17, 2021 Tweet - "Today, Senate Democrats are introducing the #ForThePeople Act to stand up to voter suppression, end dark money in politics, and re-invigorate American democracy. Make no mistake: Democracy reform is a top priority of this Congress." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 8, 2021 Letter to Honorable Robin Vos, President of the National Conference of State Legislatures and Honorable Scott K. Saiki, President-Elect of the National Conference of State Legislatures - Rep. Chip Roy joins House Republican Leaders Urging State Legislatures to Ensure Election Integrity Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
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