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Feb. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the U.S. or any State on account of sex. It's simple. Women deserve equal rights & protection against discrimination. 38 states have ratified the Equal Rights Amendment. It's time we add it to the Constitution." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Yet again this President is undermining the Constitution by diverting military funding appropriated by Congress for his unnecessary border wall. This country doesn't need more walls & it certainly doesn't need a President who steals from his own military." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Today we celebrate the birthday of our nation's oldest and largest civil rights organization, the @NAACP . Their mission to achieve equality for all is still as vital today as it was when they were founded 111 years ago." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 3, 2020 Tweet - "Today marks the 150th anniversary of the 15th amendment, giving African American men the right to vote. For much of its first 100 years, the right existed only on paper. And we still face voter discrimination. We must continue to fight to remove all barriers to the ballot box." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 31, 2020 Chairman Deutch Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Condemning Iranian Persecution of Baha'is Rep. Joe Wilson, ...
Jan. 29, 2020 Rep. Norman Issues Statement on H.R. 943 Vote Rep. Ralph Norman
Jan. 20, 2020 Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Sen. Tim Scott
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "All Americans deserve protection from discrimination, and that includes older Americans. Today we voted to restore older Americans' ability to fight back against age discrimination. This a fundamental protection they need and deserve." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 3, 2020 Tweet - "The President's unilateral action places our country at greater risk with no evidence of a strategy. His failure to even consult Congress--entrusted by the Constitution to authorize military force--is alarming. Congress must uphold our responsibility to protect national security." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 18, 2019 Tweet - "I rise today and reflect upon our oath of office to 'support and defend the Constitution, against all enemies foreign and domestic.' It is my sincere belief that under the circumstances that bring us here today, there is only one path for us to take to fulfill that oath." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 10, 2019 Tweet - "As we recognize #HumanRightsDay today, we must recommit ourselves to not only defending our own inalienable rights, but the rights of others as well. For as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, "for evil to succeed, all it needs is for good men to do nothing."" 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 - "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 H.R. 4 Is a Federal Power Grab Waiting to Be Abused Rep. Ralph Norman
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
Dec. 5, 2019 Tweet - "The Montgomery bus boycott was a true act of resistance in the fight for civil rights. They stood on the shoulders of others to secure our rights, and now we stand on their shoulders as we continue to fight to make America's greatness accessible and affordable for all." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 5, 2019 Tweet - "If these activities are not impeachable, then we ought to amend the Constitution of the United States & get rid of impeachment altogether. We are witnessing a time in history that calls for true patriots to stand up in defense of this country & its values. #DefendOurDemocracy" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Latinas must work nearly 23 months in order to earn what white men earn in 12 months. That is unacceptable. Equal work deserves equal pay, regardless of race, ethnicity, or gender. The House has voted for equal pay. The Senate must do the same. #LatinaEqualPayDay" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Oct. 9, 2019 Tweet - "This President is not above the law. His refusal to comply with House subpoenas in our impeachment inquiry is another unlawful attempt to hide the facts. He's betraying the constitution, abusing his power, and threatening our national security. He will be held accountable." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Oct. 8, 2019 Tweet - "#LGBTQ rights are human rights. #LGBTQ rights are civil rights. Every American should be able to work in this country without fear of being fired simply for who they are or who they love. #RiseUpOct8" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Sept. 27, 2019 Tweet - "This president's attempt to strip funds from our military in order to fund his ineffective, wasteful border wall makes America less safe, disrespects military families, & dishonors the Constitution. We must terminate his executive order & return those funds to the military." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Sept. 24, 2019 U.S. House Whip Clyburn Supports Impeachment Inquiry Rep. Jim Clyburn
Sept. 5, 2019 Tweet - "The President's decision to steal money from the military for his ineffective, wasteful border wall is a violation of the Constitution and undermines America's safety and the military's morale. The House will continue to fight this egregious abuse of power." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Sept. 2, 2019 Tweet - "Today we pay tribute to the many amazing contributions that hard-working Americans have made to this great country. We must never stop fighting for the rights of all workers. Wishing everyone a safe and happy Labor Day." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 22, 2019 Tweet - "Due to the wage gap, black women lose about $946,120 over a 40-year career. We must go beyond the hashtag and take concrete action to strengthen equal pay protections and combat discriminatory pay practices. It's time to #PayBlackWomen." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Date Title Politician
Feb. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the U.S. or any State on account of sex. It's simple. Women deserve equal rights & protection against discrimination. 38 states have ratified the Equal Rights Amendment. It's time we add it to the Constitution." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Yet again this President is undermining the Constitution by diverting military funding appropriated by Congress for his unnecessary border wall. This country doesn't need more walls & it certainly doesn't need a President who steals from his own military." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Today we celebrate the birthday of our nation's oldest and largest civil rights organization, the @NAACP . Their mission to achieve equality for all is still as vital today as it was when they were founded 111 years ago." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 3, 2020 Tweet - "Today marks the 150th anniversary of the 15th amendment, giving African American men the right to vote. For much of its first 100 years, the right existed only on paper. And we still face voter discrimination. We must continue to fight to remove all barriers to the ballot box." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 31, 2020 Chairman Deutch Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Condemning Iranian Persecution of Baha'is Rep.Joe Wilson, ...
Jan. 29, 2020 Rep. Norman Issues Statement on H.R. 943 Vote Rep.Ralph Norman
Jan. 20, 2020 Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Sen.Tim Scott
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "All Americans deserve protection from discrimination, and that includes older Americans. Today we voted to restore older Americans' ability to fight back against age discrimination. This a fundamental protection they need and deserve." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 3, 2020 Tweet - "The President's unilateral action places our country at greater risk with no evidence of a strategy. His failure to even consult Congress--entrusted by the Constitution to authorize military force--is alarming. Congress must uphold our responsibility to protect national security." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 18, 2019 Tweet - "I rise today and reflect upon our oath of office to 'support and defend the Constitution, against all enemies foreign and domestic.' It is my sincere belief that under the circumstances that bring us here today, there is only one path for us to take to fulfill that oath." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 10, 2019 Tweet - "As we recognize #HumanRightsDay today, we must recommit ourselves to not only defending our own inalienable rights, but the rights of others as well. For as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, "for evil to succeed, all it needs is for good men to do nothing."" 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 - "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 H.R. 4 Is a Federal Power Grab Waiting to Be Abused Rep.Ralph Norman
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
Dec. 5, 2019 Tweet - "The Montgomery bus boycott was a true act of resistance in the fight for civil rights. They stood on the shoulders of others to secure our rights, and now we stand on their shoulders as we continue to fight to make America's greatness accessible and affordable for all." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 5, 2019 Tweet - "If these activities are not impeachable, then we ought to amend the Constitution of the United States & get rid of impeachment altogether. We are witnessing a time in history that calls for true patriots to stand up in defense of this country & its values. #DefendOurDemocracy" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Latinas must work nearly 23 months in order to earn what white men earn in 12 months. That is unacceptable. Equal work deserves equal pay, regardless of race, ethnicity, or gender. The House has voted for equal pay. The Senate must do the same. #LatinaEqualPayDay" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Oct. 9, 2019 Tweet - "This President is not above the law. His refusal to comply with House subpoenas in our impeachment inquiry is another unlawful attempt to hide the facts. He's betraying the constitution, abusing his power, and threatening our national security. He will be held accountable." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Oct. 8, 2019 Tweet - "#LGBTQ rights are human rights. #LGBTQ rights are civil rights. Every American should be able to work in this country without fear of being fired simply for who they are or who they love. #RiseUpOct8" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Sept. 27, 2019 Tweet - "This president's attempt to strip funds from our military in order to fund his ineffective, wasteful border wall makes America less safe, disrespects military families, & dishonors the Constitution. We must terminate his executive order & return those funds to the military." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Sept. 24, 2019 U.S. House Whip Clyburn Supports Impeachment Inquiry Rep.Jim Clyburn
Sept. 5, 2019 Tweet - "The President's decision to steal money from the military for his ineffective, wasteful border wall is a violation of the Constitution and undermines America's safety and the military's morale. The House will continue to fight this egregious abuse of power." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Sept. 2, 2019 Tweet - "Today we pay tribute to the many amazing contributions that hard-working Americans have made to this great country. We must never stop fighting for the rights of all workers. Wishing everyone a safe and happy Labor Day." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 22, 2019 Tweet - "Due to the wage gap, black women lose about $946,120 over a 40-year career. We must go beyond the hashtag and take concrete action to strengthen equal pay protections and combat discriminatory pay practices. It's time to #PayBlackWomen." Rep.Jim Clyburn
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