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July 27, 2020 Majority Whip Clyburn Issues Statement Following House Passage of The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 27, 2020 Majority Whip Clyburn Issues Statement Following House Passage of The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 9, 2020 Tweet - "As we recognize the anniversary of the 14th amendment today, we are witnessing states across this country enact laws that are stripping away the rights of Americans. They are infringing on voting rights, women's rights, worker's rights & much more. It must stop now." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 11, 2020 Tweet - "Voting by mail should be implemented nationwide. Pass it on." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "The right to vote is a basic American right. Today's primary election failures highlight the need to pass my VoteSafe Act. In order to have a fair & accurate election in November, all Americans must have access to early voting, vote-by-mail, and well-functioning polling places." Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 30, 2020 Tweet - "I can understand the anger not just in Minneapolis but all across the country. I can understand the uprising & unrest that has taken place. To all those frustrated like I am, let's harness the energy out there today & target that energy to make it a force on Election Day." Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 21, 2020 Tweet - "It's been 101 years since the House passed the #19thamendment, removing sex as a barrier to the polls. However, we are still seeing blatant attempts to suppress voting rights. We must continue the fight for voting rights until all have equal access to the ballot box." Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "This pandemic has highlighted the many challenges Americans face while voting. That's why I'm proud to join @SenKamalaHarris & @RepMarciaFudge to introduce the #VoteSafeAct today. It expands voting options to include voting by mail, early voting, & improves voter registration." Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 12, 2020 Clyburn, Harris, Fudge Partner to Introduce Votesafe Act Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
May 12, 2020 Warner Joins Colleagues in Introducing VoteSafe Act Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
April 7, 2020 Tweet - "Wisconsin Republicans have used the worst public health crisis of our lifetime as an opportunity to deprive Wisconsin residents of their right to vote. SCOTUS gave a green light to this voter suppression." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 26, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Rep. James Clyburn (D) South Carolina Is Interviewed About Joe Biden And Bernie Sanders Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 23, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview With Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC) Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 23, 2020 NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Jim Clyburn Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 16, 2020 CNN "State of the Union" - Transcript: Interview With Rep. James Clyburn Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 21, 2020 Tweet - "10 years ago, the #CitizensUnited decision authorized unlimited spending in our elections by outside groups & donors. We need a democracy that works for the people, not private interests. We must #EndCitizensUnited & restore power to the American people. #DemocracyForAll" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 6, 2019 H.R. 4 Is a Federal Power Grab Waiting to Be Abused Rep. Ralph Norman
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "In 2013, the Shelby v. Holder decision gutted the VRA, unleashing a wave of local voter suppression laws designed to silence American voters--especially voters of color. The right to vote is the cornerstone of our democracy and must be protected at all costs. #RestoreTheVote" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "#HR4 is a good step to right the wrongs that've dismantled the fundamental right to vote through Voter ID laws, purging voter rolls & closing majority-minority polling places. Upholding the voter protections in the VRA is critical to realizing the promise of democracy for all." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "I do believe that this piece of legislation is deserving of bipartisan support. I can remember when voting rights bills could pass both houses unanimously. Let's do that today and demonstrate that we are making this democracy work for ALL. #RestoreTheVote" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Nov. 3, 2019 CNN "State of the Union" - Transcript: Interview With Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC) Rep. Jim Clyburn
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "American elections ought to be decided by American voters not foreign governments. The SHIELD Act: Increases the transparency of our election process Creates barriers to prevent foreign interference, and Limits interactions between campaigns & foreign entities." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Oct. 21, 2019 Tweet - "We must protect the integrity of our elections. This week, Congress will vote on the SHIELD Act to protect our elections from foreign interference. American elections ought to be decided by American voters." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the 54th anniversary of the passage of the Voting Rights Act. Since then, we have seen voter protections stripped away, leading to modern voter suppression tactics. We must continue this fight until America's greatness is accessible & affordable for ALL Americans." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 27, 2019 Tweet - "The ruling in favor of partisan gerrymandering underscores the necessity of citizen participation in the electoral process. Stacking the deck for partisan gain isn't ideal for democracy or the principle of one person, one vote. This must change going forward." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Date Title Politician
July 27, 2020 Majority Whip Clyburn Issues Statement Following House Passage of The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 27, 2020 Majority Whip Clyburn Issues Statement Following House Passage of The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 9, 2020 Tweet - "As we recognize the anniversary of the 14th amendment today, we are witnessing states across this country enact laws that are stripping away the rights of Americans. They are infringing on voting rights, women's rights, worker's rights & much more. It must stop now." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 11, 2020 Tweet - "Voting by mail should be implemented nationwide. Pass it on." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "The right to vote is a basic American right. Today's primary election failures highlight the need to pass my VoteSafe Act. In order to have a fair & accurate election in November, all Americans must have access to early voting, vote-by-mail, and well-functioning polling places." Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 30, 2020 Tweet - "I can understand the anger not just in Minneapolis but all across the country. I can understand the uprising & unrest that has taken place. To all those frustrated like I am, let's harness the energy out there today & target that energy to make it a force on Election Day." Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 21, 2020 Tweet - "It's been 101 years since the House passed the #19thamendment, removing sex as a barrier to the polls. However, we are still seeing blatant attempts to suppress voting rights. We must continue the fight for voting rights until all have equal access to the ballot box." Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "This pandemic has highlighted the many challenges Americans face while voting. That's why I'm proud to join @SenKamalaHarris & @RepMarciaFudge to introduce the #VoteSafeAct today. It expands voting options to include voting by mail, early voting, & improves voter registration." Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 12, 2020 Clyburn, Harris, Fudge Partner to Introduce Votesafe Act Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
May 12, 2020 Warner Joins Colleagues in Introducing VoteSafe Act Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
April 7, 2020 Tweet - "Wisconsin Republicans have used the worst public health crisis of our lifetime as an opportunity to deprive Wisconsin residents of their right to vote. SCOTUS gave a green light to this voter suppression." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 26, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Rep. James Clyburn (D) South Carolina Is Interviewed About Joe Biden And Bernie Sanders Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 23, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview With Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC) Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 23, 2020 NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Jim Clyburn Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 16, 2020 CNN "State of the Union" - Transcript: Interview With Rep. James Clyburn Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 21, 2020 Tweet - "10 years ago, the #CitizensUnited decision authorized unlimited spending in our elections by outside groups & donors. We need a democracy that works for the people, not private interests. We must #EndCitizensUnited & restore power to the American people. #DemocracyForAll" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 6, 2019 H.R. 4 Is a Federal Power Grab Waiting to Be Abused Rep.Ralph Norman
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "In 2013, the Shelby v. Holder decision gutted the VRA, unleashing a wave of local voter suppression laws designed to silence American voters--especially voters of color. The right to vote is the cornerstone of our democracy and must be protected at all costs. #RestoreTheVote" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "#HR4 is a good step to right the wrongs that've dismantled the fundamental right to vote through Voter ID laws, purging voter rolls & closing majority-minority polling places. Upholding the voter protections in the VRA is critical to realizing the promise of democracy for all." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "I do believe that this piece of legislation is deserving of bipartisan support. I can remember when voting rights bills could pass both houses unanimously. Let's do that today and demonstrate that we are making this democracy work for ALL. #RestoreTheVote" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Nov. 3, 2019 CNN "State of the Union" - Transcript: Interview With Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC) Rep.Jim Clyburn
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "American elections ought to be decided by American voters not foreign governments. The SHIELD Act: Increases the transparency of our election process Creates barriers to prevent foreign interference, and Limits interactions between campaigns & foreign entities." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Oct. 21, 2019 Tweet - "We must protect the integrity of our elections. This week, Congress will vote on the SHIELD Act to protect our elections from foreign interference. American elections ought to be decided by American voters." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the 54th anniversary of the passage of the Voting Rights Act. Since then, we have seen voter protections stripped away, leading to modern voter suppression tactics. We must continue this fight until America's greatness is accessible & affordable for ALL Americans." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 27, 2019 Tweet - "The ruling in favor of partisan gerrymandering underscores the necessity of citizen participation in the electoral process. Stacking the deck for partisan gain isn't ideal for democracy or the principle of one person, one vote. This must change going forward." Rep.Jim Clyburn
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