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July 23, 2020 Tweet - "To Senate Republicans: You can't say you want to honor John Lewis, and then refuse to provide funding for safe elections." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "Here's what I just told the Senate Rules Committee: Members from both sides of the aisle have released statements honoring the life of John Lewis. We need to honor John Lewis by ensuring every eligible American can vote fairly, safely, and efficiently in November." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "Because the Senate Republicans have no respect for the institution, we won't have business as usual here in the Senate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 21, 2020 Manhattan Times - Opinion: 10 for the 13th: What a few minutes on the Census will mean for our district Rep. Adriano Espaillat
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "We need to honor John Lewis by bringing the bill to restore the Voting Rights Act to the Senate floor." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell: We cannot keep waiting. We need to act now, for people, for families, for workers." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 19, 2020 Tweet - "Does the Senate Majority really want to honor the legacy of #JohnLewis? Pass the Voting Rights Advancement Act that is languishing in your chamber. And name the bill in his honor." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "There are very few people who you can say truly changed the world for the better. John Lewis is certainly at the top of that list. From risking his life in Selma to remaining the "Conscience of Congress' in the House, he devoted his life to fighting for equality and civil rights" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "From his very early days, John Lewis was a man on a mission, who treated every person he met with kindness and grace Who forcefully, but gently, led us all to do more and do better As we mourn this loss--we must also celebrate the monumental contributions of a true American hero" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "We need to honor John Lewis by bringing the bill to restore the Voting Rights Act to the Senate floor. Otherwise paying lip service to his legacy is just words." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "We have lost a legendary leader, civil rights icon and change agent extraordinaire. John Lewis altered the course of history and left America a much better place. May he forever Rest In Power. #GoodTrouble" Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
July 17, 2020 Meeks Issues Statement Seeking Chairmanship of House Committee on Foreign Affairs Rep. Gregory Meeks
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "From marching in Selma to serving in the House, Representative John Lewis spent his life fighting for civil rights for every single American. He is an American hero and a giant. And we are all better for the "good trouble" he made. Rest in peace, John." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans are ready to let expanded unemployment benefits expire on July 31. More than 50 million American workers are out of a job. What is wrong with Mitch and the boys? We're sick of the legislative malpractice. Do. Your. Job." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
July 12, 2020 Tweet - "Stop playing games Mitch. Pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. NOW." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
July 9, 2020 Tweet - "More than 3 million Americans infected by the coronavirus. Over 50 million workers newly unemployed. State budgets are collapsing throughout the country. Now would be a good time for the Senate to pass the #HeroesAct." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
July 8, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump and Tucker Carlson are clearly intimidated by strong female leaders like my friend @SenDuckworth . She has more honor and love for our country in her pinky finger than they'll ever have." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 6, 2020 Pelosi, Jeffries and Meng Joint Statement on Passage of House Democratic Caucus Diversity Rule Rep. Grace Meng, ...
July 6, 2020 Tweet - "WATCH: Here's what Senate Republicans BLOCKED last week." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 5, 2020 Tweet - "Make sure your friends see this: Here's what Senate Republicans blocked last week." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 5, 2020 Tweet - "July 4th weekend. A lot of talk about taxation without representation. Now would be a good time to make Washington, DC a state." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
July 3, 2020 Tweet - "The pain Americans are experiencing requires immediate action from the federal government. Americans can't afford to just keep waiting for Senator McConnell and Senate Republicans. We need to act NOW." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "House passes $1.5 trillion infrastructure package. It will create millions of good-paying jobs throughout America. And help rebuild our economy. #ForThePeople" Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
July 1, 2020 Tweet - "Assemblyman Gantt's lifelong work to raise social and economic opportunity for those he served and countless others throughout Greater Rochester leaves a lasting legacy. He fought injustice, gave voice to the voiceless, and inspired a generation of leaders. I'll miss my friend." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "More than 125K Americans dead. Over two million Americans infected by the #coronavirus. 47 million Americans unemployed. Do Your Job Mitch. Pass. The. Heroes. Act. Now." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Date Title Politician
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "To Senate Republicans: You can't say you want to honor John Lewis, and then refuse to provide funding for safe elections." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "Here's what I just told the Senate Rules Committee: Members from both sides of the aisle have released statements honoring the life of John Lewis. We need to honor John Lewis by ensuring every eligible American can vote fairly, safely, and efficiently in November." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "Because the Senate Republicans have no respect for the institution, we won't have business as usual here in the Senate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 21, 2020 Manhattan Times - Opinion: 10 for the 13th: What a few minutes on the Census will mean for our district Rep.Adriano Espaillat
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "We need to honor John Lewis by bringing the bill to restore the Voting Rights Act to the Senate floor." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell: We cannot keep waiting. We need to act now, for people, for families, for workers." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 19, 2020 Tweet - "Does the Senate Majority really want to honor the legacy of #JohnLewis? Pass the Voting Rights Advancement Act that is languishing in your chamber. And name the bill in his honor." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "There are very few people who you can say truly changed the world for the better. John Lewis is certainly at the top of that list. From risking his life in Selma to remaining the "Conscience of Congress' in the House, he devoted his life to fighting for equality and civil rights" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "From his very early days, John Lewis was a man on a mission, who treated every person he met with kindness and grace Who forcefully, but gently, led us all to do more and do better As we mourn this loss--we must also celebrate the monumental contributions of a true American hero" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "We need to honor John Lewis by bringing the bill to restore the Voting Rights Act to the Senate floor. Otherwise paying lip service to his legacy is just words." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "We have lost a legendary leader, civil rights icon and change agent extraordinaire. John Lewis altered the course of history and left America a much better place. May he forever Rest In Power. #GoodTrouble" Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
July 17, 2020 Meeks Issues Statement Seeking Chairmanship of House Committee on Foreign Affairs Rep.Gregory Meeks
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "From marching in Selma to serving in the House, Representative John Lewis spent his life fighting for civil rights for every single American. He is an American hero and a giant. And we are all better for the "good trouble" he made. Rest in peace, John." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans are ready to let expanded unemployment benefits expire on July 31. More than 50 million American workers are out of a job. What is wrong with Mitch and the boys? We're sick of the legislative malpractice. Do. Your. Job." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
July 12, 2020 Tweet - "Stop playing games Mitch. Pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. NOW." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
July 9, 2020 Tweet - "More than 3 million Americans infected by the coronavirus. Over 50 million workers newly unemployed. State budgets are collapsing throughout the country. Now would be a good time for the Senate to pass the #HeroesAct." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
July 8, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump and Tucker Carlson are clearly intimidated by strong female leaders like my friend @SenDuckworth . She has more honor and love for our country in her pinky finger than they'll ever have." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 6, 2020 Pelosi, Jeffries and Meng Joint Statement on Passage of House Democratic Caucus Diversity Rule Rep.Grace Meng, ...
July 6, 2020 Tweet - "WATCH: Here's what Senate Republicans BLOCKED last week." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 5, 2020 Tweet - "Make sure your friends see this: Here's what Senate Republicans blocked last week." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 5, 2020 Tweet - "July 4th weekend. A lot of talk about taxation without representation. Now would be a good time to make Washington, DC a state." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
July 3, 2020 Tweet - "The pain Americans are experiencing requires immediate action from the federal government. Americans can't afford to just keep waiting for Senator McConnell and Senate Republicans. We need to act NOW." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "House passes $1.5 trillion infrastructure package. It will create millions of good-paying jobs throughout America. And help rebuild our economy. #ForThePeople" Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
July 1, 2020 Tweet - "Assemblyman Gantt's lifelong work to raise social and economic opportunity for those he served and countless others throughout Greater Rochester leaves a lasting legacy. He fought injustice, gave voice to the voiceless, and inspired a generation of leaders. I'll miss my friend." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "More than 125K Americans dead. Over two million Americans infected by the #coronavirus. 47 million Americans unemployed. Do Your Job Mitch. Pass. The. Heroes. Act. Now." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
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