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March 10, 2024 'This Week' Transcript 3-10-24: Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Rep. Nancy Mace & Kara Swisher Rep. Nancy Mace
Jan. 28, 2024 'This Week' Transcript 1-28-24: Sen. Tim Scott, Gov. Gavin Newsom & Gen. CQ Brown Sen. Tim Scott
Sept. 27, 2023 Second Republican Debate Transcript: Tim Scott Sen. Tim Scott
Sept. 24, 2023 Meet the Press: Presidential Candidate, Rep. Jim Clyburn Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 27, 2023 Meet the Press - August 27, 2023: Tim Scott Sen. Tim Scott
Aug. 23, 2023 Tim Scott: American People Don't Want A "Food Fight" Sen. Tim Scott
June 4, 2023 CNN Newsroom: Interview With Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC) Rep. Ralph Norman
April 30, 2023 "Face the Nation" on April 30, 2023 Rep. Nancy Mace
Feb. 14, 2023 Republican Rep. Nancy Mace on spy balloons, debt ceiling and future of her party Rep. Nancy Mace
Nov. 5, 2022 Tweet - "If we do not learn the lessons from our past, we will be doomed to repeat our mistakes. From putting systems in place to overturn elections to discrediting the press, our country is headed down a dangerous path. Americans must march to the ballot box to save our democracy." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Oct. 20, 2022 Letter to Muriel Bowser, Mayor of Washington DC - Top Oversight & House Administration Republicans Blast D.C. Bills Allowing Illegal Immigrants to Vote and Expanding Automatic Mail-In Ballots Rep. Nancy Mace, ...
Sept. 21, 2022 Tweet - "Tonight, @HouseDemocrats passed the Presidential #ElectionReformAct to prevent future attacks on our elections. The hallmark of a healthy democracy is the peaceful transfer of power. We cannot allow rogue actors to twist electoral votes and subvert our democracy." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 29, 2022 Opinion: Democrats' attempts to pass voting bills are just a distraction Rep. William Timmons
May 13, 2022 Tweet - "Denying the obvious. Undermining the media. Those of us who study the history of democracies realize this is how they begin to fall. We are at a critical point in this country -- we must work beyond party politics to save our free and fair elections." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 21, 2022 Tweet - "On this day, I remember my dear friend, John Lewis. Today, on what would have been his 82nd birthday, John's impact is still felt. We must continue the fight for voting rights in his honor." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 18, 2022 Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - Blackburn, Colleagues: AG Merrick Garland Must Respect The Durham Investigation Sen. Tim Scott, ...
Feb. 17, 2022 Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - Hoeven Urges AG Garland to Respect the Durham Investigation Sen. Tim Scott, ...
Feb. 16, 2022 Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General Department of Justice-WICKER, HYDE-SMITH URGE ATTORNEY GENERAL GARLAND TO RESPECT DURHAM INVESTIGATION Sen. Tim Scott, ...
Feb. 8, 2022 Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General Dept. of Justice - Pressley, Clyburn, Jones Lead Congressional Black Caucus Members in Urging DOJ to Aggressively Increase Efforts to Protect Voting Rights Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
Feb. 2, 2022 Bishop Introduces Bill to Prevent Vaccine Passports for In-Person Voting Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
Jan. 18, 2022 Tweet - "We've amended the filibuster time and time again, including to raise the debt limit, and our country is still standing. Even if it means waiving the filibuster, the Senate must pass the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act to protect the right to vote." Rep. Jim Clyburn
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. 13, 2022 Tweet - "Today we must ask ourselves, will we uphold our oath and protect this fragile democracy? Or will we subvert the Constitution and fetter the franchise? I know where I stand. I refuse to allow our country to move backwards. Let's pass the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 11, 2022 Tweet - "Voter nullification efforts are underway in state legislatures across the country. We must protect the most fundamental right in our democracy: the right to vote in free and fair elections." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 16, 2021 Tweet - "The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act blocks attacks on voting rights before they go into effect. This is especially important when these attacks come in election years. With 2022 right around the corner, we must enact this bill into law." Rep. Jim Clyburn
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, 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 - 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, 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 MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Interview with James Clyburn 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
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 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 22, 2021 MSNBC "All In With Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with James Clyburn 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
June 7, 2021 Tweet - "Senator Strom Thurmond used the filibuster to try and block the Civil Rights Act of 1957. Today, it's still an obstacle to equal access to the ballot box. The right to vote in free and fair elections must be safeguarded over all else. Without it, we lose our democracy." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 7, 2021 Tweet - "The attacks on voting rights are destroying the democratic principles upon which this country is based. It's like a cancer -- if we don't get the cancer out of the system, the system will die. We must do everything we can to protect access to the ballot box." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 6, 2021 Tweet - "There are 47 states that have now proposed legislation that could suppress votes. We need to pass #HR1 and the John Lewis Voting Rights Act to protect the right to vote across the country." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 3, 2021 Tweet - "Every American deserves the right to participate in the political process and make their voice heard. Voting rights are under attack across the country. We must continue the fight for unfettered access to the ballot box." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 3, 2021 MSNBC "All In With Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with James Clyburn Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 1, 2021 Tweet - "The #ForthePeopleAct would combat rampant voter suppression legislation being passed around the country. Every American deserves equal access to the ballot box. I applaud Majority Leader Schumer for bringing this critical legislation to the floor for a vote." Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 28, 2021 Wilson Introduces Bill to Reduce Barriers for Military Voters Rep. Joe Wilson
May 21, 2021 Tweet - "102 years ago, the House passed the #19thamendment to prohibit disenfranchisement on the basis of sex. Unfortunately we are still witnessing blatant voter suppression across our country. We must continue to fight for voting rights until there are no barriers to the ballot box." Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 13, 2021 Tweet - "Today @TheBlackCaucus met with President Biden to discuss key priorities important to our caucus like voting rights & policing. We see President Biden's programs as being key to getting our nation back to a better place, & we look forward to working with him to make that happen." Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 6, 2021 Tweet - "Georgia: Voter ID, 17 days of early voting. Colorado: Voter ID, 15 days of early voting. Atlanta is 51% Black. Denver is 9.2% Black. The @MLB is moving the #MLBAllStarGame out of ATL which has more day-of voting rights than CO? The Wokes are at it again, folks." Sen. Tim Scott
April 5, 2021 Clyburn, Williams, Gillibrand, And Warnock Announce Introduction Of Voter Empowerment Act Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 5, 2021 Reps. Williams, Clyburn and Sens. Warnock, Gillibrand Reintroduce Voter Empowerment Act, Originally Authored by Congressman John Lewis Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
April 5, 2021 Tweet - "The late John Lewis nearly gave his life to secure the right to vote & I am committed to honoring his legacy & preserving our democracy. It's our responsibility to ensure that all eligible Americans have the right to cast a ballot that will be counted & make their voices heard." Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 26, 2021 Tweet - "It is a contradiction to say we must protect minority rights in the Senate while refusing to protect minority rights in our society. There's no way under the sun that in 2021 that we are going to allow the filibuster to be used to deny voting rights." Rep. Jim Clyburn
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 Sen. Tim Scott, ...
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 Sen. Tim Scott, ...
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. Ralph Norman, ...
March 23, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Rep. Mace Condemns Pelosi Effort to Overturn Certified Iowa House Race Sen. Tim Scott, ...
March 22, 2021 Tweet - "Today, Republicans are using the big lie about the 2020 elections as a pretext to advance a litany of minority voting suppression laws. They seek to suppress enough votes so that their oppressive policies and bankrupt ideas can prevail." Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 19, 2021 Scorched Earth to Mississippi Burning Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 9, 2021 Tweet - "I think it is very clear, if we can make an exception to the filibuster rules for budgets, we ought to be able to make it for any civil or voting right that exists. If the President wants to keep the filibuster, fine, but let's do away w/ it for civil rights and voting rights." Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 4, 2021 Majority Whip Clyburn Statement on House Passage of The for The People Act and The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 3, 2021 Tweet - "Blacks in America know all too well the pain of voter suppression and police brutality; our nation has been plagued by racial inequities since its founding. Today, House Democrats voted to repair these longstanding faults that strip power and justice from communities of color." Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 3, 2021 Mace Opposes Democrats' Effort to Nationalize Elections Rep. Nancy Mace
March 3, 2021 Tweet - "It's time to end decades of corruption and dysfunction in Washington. We need to remove special interest dark money from our elections and make it EASIER, not harder, for Americans to cast their ballots. The #ForThePeople Act will return the power back to the American people." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Date Title Politician
March 10, 2024 'This Week' Transcript 3-10-24: Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Rep. Nancy Mace & Kara Swisher Rep.Nancy Mace
Jan. 28, 2024 'This Week' Transcript 1-28-24: Sen. Tim Scott, Gov. Gavin Newsom & Gen. CQ Brown Sen.Tim Scott
Sept. 27, 2023 Second Republican Debate Transcript: Tim Scott Sen.Tim Scott
Sept. 24, 2023 Meet the Press: Presidential Candidate, Rep. Jim Clyburn Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 27, 2023 Meet the Press - August 27, 2023: Tim Scott Sen.Tim Scott
Aug. 23, 2023 Tim Scott: American People Don't Want A "Food Fight" Sen.Tim Scott
June 4, 2023 CNN Newsroom: Interview With Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC) Rep.Ralph Norman
April 30, 2023 "Face the Nation" on April 30, 2023 Rep.Nancy Mace
Feb. 14, 2023 Republican Rep. Nancy Mace on spy balloons, debt ceiling and future of her party Rep.Nancy Mace
Nov. 5, 2022 Tweet - "If we do not learn the lessons from our past, we will be doomed to repeat our mistakes. From putting systems in place to overturn elections to discrediting the press, our country is headed down a dangerous path. Americans must march to the ballot box to save our democracy." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Oct. 20, 2022 Letter to Muriel Bowser, Mayor of Washington DC - Top Oversight & House Administration Republicans Blast D.C. Bills Allowing Illegal Immigrants to Vote and Expanding Automatic Mail-In Ballots Rep.Nancy Mace, ...
Sept. 21, 2022 Tweet - "Tonight, @HouseDemocrats passed the Presidential #ElectionReformAct to prevent future attacks on our elections. The hallmark of a healthy democracy is the peaceful transfer of power. We cannot allow rogue actors to twist electoral votes and subvert our democracy." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 29, 2022 Opinion: Democrats' attempts to pass voting bills are just a distraction Rep.William Timmons
May 13, 2022 Tweet - "Denying the obvious. Undermining the media. Those of us who study the history of democracies realize this is how they begin to fall. We are at a critical point in this country -- we must work beyond party politics to save our free and fair elections." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 21, 2022 Tweet - "On this day, I remember my dear friend, John Lewis. Today, on what would have been his 82nd birthday, John's impact is still felt. We must continue the fight for voting rights in his honor." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 18, 2022 Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - Blackburn, Colleagues: AG Merrick Garland Must Respect The Durham Investigation Sen.Tim Scott, ...
Feb. 17, 2022 Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - Hoeven Urges AG Garland to Respect the Durham Investigation Sen.Tim Scott, ...
Feb. 16, 2022 Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General Department of Justice-WICKER, HYDE-SMITH URGE ATTORNEY GENERAL GARLAND TO RESPECT DURHAM INVESTIGATION Sen.Tim Scott, ...
Feb. 8, 2022 Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General Dept. of Justice - Pressley, Clyburn, Jones Lead Congressional Black Caucus Members in Urging DOJ to Aggressively Increase Efforts to Protect Voting Rights Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
Feb. 2, 2022 Bishop Introduces Bill to Prevent Vaccine Passports for In-Person Voting Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
Jan. 18, 2022 Tweet - "We've amended the filibuster time and time again, including to raise the debt limit, and our country is still standing. Even if it means waiving the filibuster, the Senate must pass the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act to protect the right to vote." Rep.Jim Clyburn
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. 13, 2022 Tweet - "Today we must ask ourselves, will we uphold our oath and protect this fragile democracy? Or will we subvert the Constitution and fetter the franchise? I know where I stand. I refuse to allow our country to move backwards. Let's pass the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 11, 2022 Tweet - "Voter nullification efforts are underway in state legislatures across the country. We must protect the most fundamental right in our democracy: the right to vote in free and fair elections." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 16, 2021 Tweet - "The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act blocks attacks on voting rights before they go into effect. This is especially important when these attacks come in election years. With 2022 right around the corner, we must enact this bill into law." Rep.Jim Clyburn
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, 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 - 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, 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 MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Interview with James Clyburn 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
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 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 22, 2021 MSNBC "All In With Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with James Clyburn 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
June 7, 2021 Tweet - "Senator Strom Thurmond used the filibuster to try and block the Civil Rights Act of 1957. Today, it's still an obstacle to equal access to the ballot box. The right to vote in free and fair elections must be safeguarded over all else. Without it, we lose our democracy." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 7, 2021 Tweet - "The attacks on voting rights are destroying the democratic principles upon which this country is based. It's like a cancer -- if we don't get the cancer out of the system, the system will die. We must do everything we can to protect access to the ballot box." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 6, 2021 Tweet - "There are 47 states that have now proposed legislation that could suppress votes. We need to pass #HR1 and the John Lewis Voting Rights Act to protect the right to vote across the country." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 3, 2021 Tweet - "Every American deserves the right to participate in the political process and make their voice heard. Voting rights are under attack across the country. We must continue the fight for unfettered access to the ballot box." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 3, 2021 MSNBC "All In With Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with James Clyburn Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 1, 2021 Tweet - "The #ForthePeopleAct would combat rampant voter suppression legislation being passed around the country. Every American deserves equal access to the ballot box. I applaud Majority Leader Schumer for bringing this critical legislation to the floor for a vote." Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 28, 2021 Wilson Introduces Bill to Reduce Barriers for Military Voters Rep.Joe Wilson
May 21, 2021 Tweet - "102 years ago, the House passed the #19thamendment to prohibit disenfranchisement on the basis of sex. Unfortunately we are still witnessing blatant voter suppression across our country. We must continue to fight for voting rights until there are no barriers to the ballot box." Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 13, 2021 Tweet - "Today @TheBlackCaucus met with President Biden to discuss key priorities important to our caucus like voting rights & policing. We see President Biden's programs as being key to getting our nation back to a better place, & we look forward to working with him to make that happen." Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 6, 2021 Tweet - "Georgia: Voter ID, 17 days of early voting. Colorado: Voter ID, 15 days of early voting. Atlanta is 51% Black. Denver is 9.2% Black. The @MLB is moving the #MLBAllStarGame out of ATL which has more day-of voting rights than CO? The Wokes are at it again, folks." Sen.Tim Scott
April 5, 2021 Clyburn, Williams, Gillibrand, And Warnock Announce Introduction Of Voter Empowerment Act Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 5, 2021 Reps. Williams, Clyburn and Sens. Warnock, Gillibrand Reintroduce Voter Empowerment Act, Originally Authored by Congressman John Lewis Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
April 5, 2021 Tweet - "The late John Lewis nearly gave his life to secure the right to vote & I am committed to honoring his legacy & preserving our democracy. It's our responsibility to ensure that all eligible Americans have the right to cast a ballot that will be counted & make their voices heard." Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 26, 2021 Tweet - "It is a contradiction to say we must protect minority rights in the Senate while refusing to protect minority rights in our society. There's no way under the sun that in 2021 that we are going to allow the filibuster to be used to deny voting rights." Rep.Jim Clyburn
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 Sen.Tim Scott, ...
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 Sen.Tim Scott, ...
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.Ralph Norman, ...
March 23, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Rep. Mace Condemns Pelosi Effort to Overturn Certified Iowa House Race Sen.Tim Scott, ...
March 22, 2021 Tweet - "Today, Republicans are using the big lie about the 2020 elections as a pretext to advance a litany of minority voting suppression laws. They seek to suppress enough votes so that their oppressive policies and bankrupt ideas can prevail." Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 19, 2021 Scorched Earth to Mississippi Burning Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 9, 2021 Tweet - "I think it is very clear, if we can make an exception to the filibuster rules for budgets, we ought to be able to make it for any civil or voting right that exists. If the President wants to keep the filibuster, fine, but let's do away w/ it for civil rights and voting rights." Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 4, 2021 Majority Whip Clyburn Statement on House Passage of The for The People Act and The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 3, 2021 Tweet - "Blacks in America know all too well the pain of voter suppression and police brutality; our nation has been plagued by racial inequities since its founding. Today, House Democrats voted to repair these longstanding faults that strip power and justice from communities of color." Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 3, 2021 Mace Opposes Democrats' Effort to Nationalize Elections Rep.Nancy Mace
March 3, 2021 Tweet - "It's time to end decades of corruption and dysfunction in Washington. We need to remove special interest dark money from our elections and make it EASIER, not harder, for Americans to cast their ballots. The #ForThePeople Act will return the power back to the American people." Rep.Jim Clyburn
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