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Dec. 9, 2021 Tweet - "We must learn from the last administration's abuse of power & safeguard our system of government. Today the House passed the #ProtectingOurDemocracy Act to restore executive branch accountability. I urge the Senate to enact this bill, HR 1 & HR 4 to ensure our democracy survives." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Oct. 20, 2021 Tweet - "Let's call attacks on voting rights what they are: voter nullification efforts. I'm proud to support the #FreedomToVote Act and I hope the Senate will step up today and protect the voice of the people for generations to come." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Oct. 19, 2021 Tweet - "I grew up in a parsonage. One of the things I learned early is that it is not the words that matter--it is the deeds. Democrats are working hard to turn our words into the deeds by enacting @POTUS ' #BuildBackBetter agenda #ForthePeople." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Oct. 6, 2021 Tweet - "Yesterday's Senate introduction of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act is an important step toward protecting minority voting rights, which have been under attack across the nation. I urge its swift passage to protect the most fundamental right in our democracy." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 19, 2021 Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, United States Attorney General - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Demand Durham Report Be Made Public Sen. Tim Scott, ...
Aug. 19, 2021 Letter to Attourney General Garland - Blackburn, Colleagues Demand Durham Report Be Made Public Sen. Tim Scott, ...
Aug. 19, 2021 Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - Sens. Cruz, Blackburn, Colleagues Demand Durham Report Be Made Public Sen. Tim Scott, ...
Aug. 19, 2021 Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, United States Attorney General - Hoeven to AG Garland: Allow for Completion and Public Release of Durham Report Sen. Tim Scott, ...
Aug. 12, 2021 Sen. Cramer, Rep. Mace Lead Introduction of Bill Requiring Voter ID in States with Vaccine Passport Mandates Rep. Nancy Mace, ...
July 29, 2021 The Hill - Constitutional Rights Are the Exception Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
July 21, 2021 Tweet - "We all have a role to play in the fight to protect voting rights. While the powerful women I joined with today are out there advocating, Congress has to do its part and get HR1 and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to the President's desk. #OurPowerOurMessage" Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 20, 2021 Tweet - "Texas Republicans are seeking to abridge Texans' fundamental right to vote. Texas Democrats are showing Congress and the American people what's at stake. It was a privilege to hear from them today. We've got to channel their urgency and act to protect our democracy." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 14, 2021 Tweet - "Our democracy works best when every American has unfettered access to the ballot box. Thank you to the 160 companies who recognize this and are working to ensure Americans can exercise their fundamental right to vote." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 13, 2021 Tweet - "Our democracy is at a dangerous inflection point. Carving out an exception to the filibuster for constitutional and voting rights would ensure we can continue our pursuit of a more perfect union. Like @POTUS said today, "The whole world is watching."" Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 13, 2021 MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Interview with James Clyburn Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 30, 2021 MSNBC "All In With Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with James Clyburn Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 25, 2021 Tweet - "Shelby v. Holder decision, 8 years ago, gutted voter protections and led to states enacting laws making it harder for communities of color to vote. We must pass the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act so every American has equal access to the ballot box. #RestoreTheVote" Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 22, 2021 MSNBC "All In With Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with James Clyburn Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 22, 2021 Tweet - "Tonight's Senate vote was only the beginning of the process. Democrats are going to keep fighting for S.1 and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. We will not rest until every American has unfettered access to the ballot box." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 19, 2021 Tweet - "When it comes to the fundamental right to vote, it ought not be subjected to the filibuster. Using the filibuster to subvert access to the ballot box will be disastrous for the future of our democracy." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 16, 2021 The Post and Courier - Clyburn: US Senate is fiddling while our democracy burns Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 16, 2021 Tweet - "Our democracy is on fire & the Senate is fiddling away precious time. Fueled by the big lie, free & fair elections are being suppressed. The Senate makes an exception to the filibuster for the budget -- they ought to do the same to protect voting rights." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 16, 2021 Tweet - "Today I met the Texas state legislators who stood strong in defense of the fundamental right to vote against those seeking to subvert the will of the people. It is our responsibility to protect our democracy from all threats." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 13, 2021 Tweet - "Congress has the constitutional authority to determine how federal elections are conducted and protect the fundamental right to vote. That's what #HR1 and the John Lewis Voting Rights Act do." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 10, 2021 Tweet - "Voting rights are fundamental rights. Suppressing the vote disproportionately hurts the Black community, but let me tell you, it will hurt this entire country if it is allowed to continue." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Date Title Politician
Dec. 9, 2021 Tweet - "We must learn from the last administration's abuse of power & safeguard our system of government. Today the House passed the #ProtectingOurDemocracy Act to restore executive branch accountability. I urge the Senate to enact this bill, HR 1 & HR 4 to ensure our democracy survives." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Oct. 20, 2021 Tweet - "Let's call attacks on voting rights what they are: voter nullification efforts. I'm proud to support the #FreedomToVote Act and I hope the Senate will step up today and protect the voice of the people for generations to come." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Oct. 19, 2021 Tweet - "I grew up in a parsonage. One of the things I learned early is that it is not the words that matter--it is the deeds. Democrats are working hard to turn our words into the deeds by enacting @POTUS ' #BuildBackBetter agenda #ForthePeople." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Oct. 6, 2021 Tweet - "Yesterday's Senate introduction of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act is an important step toward protecting minority voting rights, which have been under attack across the nation. I urge its swift passage to protect the most fundamental right in our democracy." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 19, 2021 Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, United States Attorney General - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Demand Durham Report Be Made Public Sen.Tim Scott, ...
Aug. 19, 2021 Letter to Attourney General Garland - Blackburn, Colleagues Demand Durham Report Be Made Public Sen.Tim Scott, ...
Aug. 19, 2021 Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - Sens. Cruz, Blackburn, Colleagues Demand Durham Report Be Made Public Sen.Tim Scott, ...
Aug. 19, 2021 Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, United States Attorney General - Hoeven to AG Garland: Allow for Completion and Public Release of Durham Report Sen.Tim Scott, ...
Aug. 12, 2021 Sen. Cramer, Rep. Mace Lead Introduction of Bill Requiring Voter ID in States with Vaccine Passport Mandates Rep.Nancy Mace, ...
July 29, 2021 The Hill - Constitutional Rights Are the Exception Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
July 21, 2021 Tweet - "We all have a role to play in the fight to protect voting rights. While the powerful women I joined with today are out there advocating, Congress has to do its part and get HR1 and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to the President's desk. #OurPowerOurMessage" Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 20, 2021 Tweet - "Texas Republicans are seeking to abridge Texans' fundamental right to vote. Texas Democrats are showing Congress and the American people what's at stake. It was a privilege to hear from them today. We've got to channel their urgency and act to protect our democracy." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 14, 2021 Tweet - "Our democracy works best when every American has unfettered access to the ballot box. Thank you to the 160 companies who recognize this and are working to ensure Americans can exercise their fundamental right to vote." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 13, 2021 Tweet - "Our democracy is at a dangerous inflection point. Carving out an exception to the filibuster for constitutional and voting rights would ensure we can continue our pursuit of a more perfect union. Like @POTUS said today, "The whole world is watching."" Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 13, 2021 MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Interview with James Clyburn Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 30, 2021 MSNBC "All In With Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with James Clyburn Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 25, 2021 Tweet - "Shelby v. Holder decision, 8 years ago, gutted voter protections and led to states enacting laws making it harder for communities of color to vote. We must pass the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act so every American has equal access to the ballot box. #RestoreTheVote" Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 22, 2021 MSNBC "All In With Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with James Clyburn Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 22, 2021 Tweet - "Tonight's Senate vote was only the beginning of the process. Democrats are going to keep fighting for S.1 and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. We will not rest until every American has unfettered access to the ballot box." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 19, 2021 Tweet - "When it comes to the fundamental right to vote, it ought not be subjected to the filibuster. Using the filibuster to subvert access to the ballot box will be disastrous for the future of our democracy." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 16, 2021 The Post and Courier - Clyburn: US Senate is fiddling while our democracy burns Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 16, 2021 Tweet - "Our democracy is on fire & the Senate is fiddling away precious time. Fueled by the big lie, free & fair elections are being suppressed. The Senate makes an exception to the filibuster for the budget -- they ought to do the same to protect voting rights." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 16, 2021 Tweet - "Today I met the Texas state legislators who stood strong in defense of the fundamental right to vote against those seeking to subvert the will of the people. It is our responsibility to protect our democracy from all threats." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 13, 2021 Tweet - "Congress has the constitutional authority to determine how federal elections are conducted and protect the fundamental right to vote. That's what #HR1 and the John Lewis Voting Rights Act do." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 10, 2021 Tweet - "Voting rights are fundamental rights. Suppressing the vote disproportionately hurts the Black community, but let me tell you, it will hurt this entire country if it is allowed to continue." Rep.Jim Clyburn
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