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Aug. 10, 2021 MSNBC "The Beat with Ari Melber" - Transcript: Interview with Jim Clyburn Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 6, 2021 Tweet - "There are 48 states that have now introduced or enacted voter suppression laws to block access to an effective franchise -- many reserving the right to overturn fair elections. The fight for voting rights is about whether we will have a democracy or an autocracy." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 3, 2021 Tweet - "#BlackWomenCantWait for equal pay for equal work. It's long past time we address the systemic inequalities in our economy and pay Black women the equitable wages they deserve. #BlackWomensEqualPayDay" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 2, 2021 Tweet - "Today, Republicans at every level of government are leading the assault on the right to vote. We can't wait on bipartisan support to protect it. @RepMondaire and I agree: we need a constitutional rights exception to the filibuster." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 29, 2021 Rep Speier Joins Rep Johnson in Introduction of Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Hold Judiciary Accountable to Workers Rep. Nancy Mace, ...
July 29, 2021 Nadler & Johnson Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Hold Judiciary Accountable to Workers Rep. Nancy Mace, ...
July 26, 2021 Tweet - "Today marks the 31st anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act -- landmark legislation that expanded protections for those with disabilities. As we recognize #ADA31, we must reaffirm our commitment to treat everyone with the dignity and respect they deserve." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 21, 2021 González-Colón, Mace, Jacobs and Ross introduced legislation to provide disability compensations to military retirees for sexual trauma Rep. Nancy Mace, ...
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 21, 2021 Letter to Hon. Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation - Vice Chair Strickland Leads CBC in Call for Equity in American Rail Infrastructure 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 12, 2021 Tweet - "The filibuster is not a law. It's not in the Constitution. It's a tradition that's been misused throughout history to deny civil and voting rights. Our constitutional rights ought not be subject to the filibuster." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 30, 2021 Lee, Hoyer, Clyburn, Beatty, Bass, and Butterfield Applaud House Passage of Legislation to Remove Hate Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
June 29, 2021 Replacement of Bust of Roger Brooke Taney with Bust of Thurgood Marshall Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 29, 2021 I often say that the Hall of Congress is America's classroom. We ought to teach and honor, in this hall, that which makes our country great -- not celebrate those who were proponents of racial inequity and hatred. It is long past time we #RemoveHate from the U.S. Capitol."Tweet - " Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 26, 2021 Tweet - "Today marks the anniversary of the Obergefell v. Hodges decision that established marriage equality in the United States. While we celebrate marriage equality today, we must also continue to fight until we achieve equality in all aspects of life for LGBTQ+ Americans." 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 24, 2021 Merkley Applauds Committee Passage Of Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Sen. Tim Scott, ...
June 24, 2021 Bacon Leads House Colleagues on Legislation to Study Antifa Involvement in National Riots Rep. Nancy Mace, ...
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 Juneteenth National Independence Day Act 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
Date Title Politician
Aug. 10, 2021 MSNBC "The Beat with Ari Melber" - Transcript: Interview with Jim Clyburn Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 6, 2021 Tweet - "There are 48 states that have now introduced or enacted voter suppression laws to block access to an effective franchise -- many reserving the right to overturn fair elections. The fight for voting rights is about whether we will have a democracy or an autocracy." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 3, 2021 Tweet - "#BlackWomenCantWait for equal pay for equal work. It's long past time we address the systemic inequalities in our economy and pay Black women the equitable wages they deserve. #BlackWomensEqualPayDay" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 2, 2021 Tweet - "Today, Republicans at every level of government are leading the assault on the right to vote. We can't wait on bipartisan support to protect it. @RepMondaire and I agree: we need a constitutional rights exception to the filibuster." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 29, 2021 Rep Speier Joins Rep Johnson in Introduction of Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Hold Judiciary Accountable to Workers Rep.Nancy Mace, ...
July 29, 2021 Nadler & Johnson Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Hold Judiciary Accountable to Workers Rep.Nancy Mace, ...
July 26, 2021 Tweet - "Today marks the 31st anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act -- landmark legislation that expanded protections for those with disabilities. As we recognize #ADA31, we must reaffirm our commitment to treat everyone with the dignity and respect they deserve." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 21, 2021 González-Colón, Mace, Jacobs and Ross introduced legislation to provide disability compensations to military retirees for sexual trauma Rep.Nancy Mace, ...
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 21, 2021 Letter to Hon. Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation - Vice Chair Strickland Leads CBC in Call for Equity in American Rail Infrastructure 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 12, 2021 Tweet - "The filibuster is not a law. It's not in the Constitution. It's a tradition that's been misused throughout history to deny civil and voting rights. Our constitutional rights ought not be subject to the filibuster." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 30, 2021 Lee, Hoyer, Clyburn, Beatty, Bass, and Butterfield Applaud House Passage of Legislation to Remove Hate Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
June 29, 2021 Replacement of Bust of Roger Brooke Taney with Bust of Thurgood Marshall Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 29, 2021 I often say that the Hall of Congress is America's classroom. We ought to teach and honor, in this hall, that which makes our country great -- not celebrate those who were proponents of racial inequity and hatred. It is long past time we #RemoveHate from the U.S. Capitol."Tweet - " Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 26, 2021 Tweet - "Today marks the anniversary of the Obergefell v. Hodges decision that established marriage equality in the United States. While we celebrate marriage equality today, we must also continue to fight until we achieve equality in all aspects of life for LGBTQ+ Americans." 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 24, 2021 Merkley Applauds Committee Passage Of Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Sen.Tim Scott, ...
June 24, 2021 Bacon Leads House Colleagues on Legislation to Study Antifa Involvement in National Riots Rep.Nancy Mace, ...
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 Juneteenth National Independence Day Act 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
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