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Aug. 13, 2021 ICYMI: Q&A with Sen. Tim Scott, GOP point person on police reform Sen. Tim Scott
Aug. 12, 2021 Rep. Mace Sponsors Legislation to Require Voter ID in States Requiring Vaccine Passports Rep. Nancy Mace, ...
Aug. 12, 2021 Sen. Cramer, Rep. Mace Lead Introduction of Bill Requiring Voter ID in States with Vaccine Passport Mandates Rep. Nancy Mace, ...
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 Nadler & Johnson Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Hold Judiciary Accountable to Workers Rep. Nancy Mace, ...
July 29, 2021 The Hill - Constitutional Rights Are the Exception 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 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 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 16, 2021 The Post and Courier - Clyburn: US Senate is fiddling while our democracy burns Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 16, 2021 Juneteenth National Independence Day Act 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 7, 2021 ICYMI: Senator Scott the First Guest on Trey Gowdy's Sunday Night in America Sen. Tim Scott
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 2, 2021 Rosen, Scott, Booker Announce Formation of Bipartisan Senate Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations Sen. Tim Scott, ...
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
June 1, 2021 Tweet - "The House has passed the #EqualityAct to combat discrimination against the #LGBTQ community. As we celebrate #PrideMonth this June, the Senate must ensure equal rights for our fellow Americans by sending this critical legislation to the President's desk." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 1, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Meng Helps Lead Bipartisan Letter Asking Biden To Respond To Rising Antisemitism Rep. Joe Wilson, ...
May 27, 2021 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Lankford, Blunt, Scott Urge Biden Administration to Protect Religious Freedom at Public Universities, Colleges Sen. Tim Scott, ...
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
May 18, 2021 Tweet - "Hate has no place in this country. Since the start of the pandemic, there have been over 6,600 reported incidents of anti-Asian hate crimes. We must pass the COVID19 Hate Crimes Act and #StopAsianHate." Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 17, 2021 Tweet - "Hate has no place in this country. That includes homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia. Everyone ought to be able to love freely and be themselves without fear of violence or discrimination. #IDAHOBIT2021" Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 7, 2021 Reps. Adams & Hill, Sens. Scott & Coons, Announce Landmark Legislation on HBCUs Sen. Tim Scott, ...
May 7, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Rep. Calvert Urges Biden Administration to Stop Indoctrinating Students with Critical Race Theory Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
May 4, 2021 Rep. Mace Cosponsors Bipartisan Whistleblower Protection Bill Rep. Nancy Mace
May 3, 2021 Tweet - "The problem we have in this country is that there are jurisdictions that do in fact pass racist legislation. Now we have to decide as a nation whether or not we will condone that. Are we going to coddle racists, or are we going to deal with the racists?" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Date Title Politician
Aug. 13, 2021 ICYMI: Q&A with Sen. Tim Scott, GOP point person on police reform Sen.Tim Scott
Aug. 12, 2021 Rep. Mace Sponsors Legislation to Require Voter ID in States Requiring Vaccine Passports Rep.Nancy Mace, ...
Aug. 12, 2021 Sen. Cramer, Rep. Mace Lead Introduction of Bill Requiring Voter ID in States with Vaccine Passport Mandates Rep.Nancy Mace, ...
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 Nadler & Johnson Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Hold Judiciary Accountable to Workers Rep.Nancy Mace, ...
July 29, 2021 The Hill - Constitutional Rights Are the Exception 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 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 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 16, 2021 The Post and Courier - Clyburn: US Senate is fiddling while our democracy burns Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 16, 2021 Juneteenth National Independence Day Act 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 7, 2021 ICYMI: Senator Scott the First Guest on Trey Gowdy's Sunday Night in America Sen.Tim Scott
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 2, 2021 Rosen, Scott, Booker Announce Formation of Bipartisan Senate Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations Sen.Tim Scott, ...
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
June 1, 2021 Tweet - "The House has passed the #EqualityAct to combat discrimination against the #LGBTQ community. As we celebrate #PrideMonth this June, the Senate must ensure equal rights for our fellow Americans by sending this critical legislation to the President's desk." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 1, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Meng Helps Lead Bipartisan Letter Asking Biden To Respond To Rising Antisemitism Rep.Joe Wilson, ...
May 27, 2021 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Lankford, Blunt, Scott Urge Biden Administration to Protect Religious Freedom at Public Universities, Colleges Sen.Tim Scott, ...
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
May 18, 2021 Tweet - "Hate has no place in this country. Since the start of the pandemic, there have been over 6,600 reported incidents of anti-Asian hate crimes. We must pass the COVID19 Hate Crimes Act and #StopAsianHate." Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 17, 2021 Tweet - "Hate has no place in this country. That includes homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia. Everyone ought to be able to love freely and be themselves without fear of violence or discrimination. #IDAHOBIT2021" Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 7, 2021 Reps. Adams & Hill, Sens. Scott & Coons, Announce Landmark Legislation on HBCUs Sen.Tim Scott, ...
May 7, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Rep. Calvert Urges Biden Administration to Stop Indoctrinating Students with Critical Race Theory Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
May 4, 2021 Rep. Mace Cosponsors Bipartisan Whistleblower Protection Bill Rep.Nancy Mace
May 3, 2021 Tweet - "The problem we have in this country is that there are jurisdictions that do in fact pass racist legislation. Now we have to decide as a nation whether or not we will condone that. Are we going to coddle racists, or are we going to deal with the racists?" Rep.Jim Clyburn
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