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April 28, 2021 Remarks: Senator Scott Response to the Joint Address Sen. Tim Scott
April 26, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General - Rep. Mace Sounds Alarm on Post Office's "Covert" Online Surveillance Program Rep. Nancy Mace
April 22, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Cardin, Van Hollen Urge President Biden to Nominate Ambassador to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Sen. Tim Scott, ...
April 22, 2021 Tweet - "There are 712,000 DC residents that are currently being denied a voice in Congress. They have been silenced for too long. It's time for #DCStatehood." Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 21, 2021 Tweet - "The #NoBanAct will prevent xenophobic acts, like the Trump Administration's Muslim Ban, from ever becoming law again. Our nation was built on freedom from religious persecution. It's time we return to the foundation of our democracy & get the No Ban Act to the President's desk." 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 7, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Carter Raises Concerns About Vaccine Passports Rep. Nancy Mace, ...
April 5, 2021 Clyburn, Williams, Gillibrand, And Warnock Announce Introduction Of Voter Empowerment Act 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
April 5, 2021 Reps. Williams, Clyburn and Sens. Warnock, Gillibrand Reintroduce Voter Empowerment Act, Originally Authored by Congressman John Lewis Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
April 2, 2021 Letter to Honorable Henry McMaster, Governor of South Carolina - Rep. Mace Joins Gov. McMaster in Opposition to Vaccine Passports Rep. Nancy Mace, ...
March 26, 2021 Tweet - "The AAPI community has faced relentless physical and verbal attacks during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hate and violence have no place in this country. We must all stand together against bigotry and #StopAsianHate" 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 25, 2021 ICYMI: Senator Scott on Ruthless Podcast Sen. Tim Scott
March 24, 2021 The Washington Post - Opinion: Tim Scott: Let's Set the Record Straight on 'Woke Supremacy' and Racism Sen. Tim Scott
March 19, 2021 Tweet - "If we allow the filibuster to be used to deny voting rights, it will be catastrophic for the future of this country and the future of our democracy." Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 19, 2021 Tweet - "@LeaderMcConnell seems hellbent on using the archaic filibuster to allow the Senate minority to block any legislation designed to protect voting & civil rights for our country's minority citizens as we continue our pursuit toward fulfillment of "liberty & justice for all." Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 19, 2021 Scorched Earth to Mississippi Burning Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "Tuesday's shooting in Georgia is a tragic example of the threats and violence many Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders having been facing for the past year. Hate has no place in this country. We must all stand together against bigotry & violence and #StopAsianHate." Rep. Jim Clyburn
March 10, 2021 Tweet - "I look at this legislation & I see it being targeted. One report yesterday said this program of doing more for Black farmers than anything since the 1964 Civil Rights Act. This legislation targets children who need to get back in school. That's targeting to me." 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 7, 2021 Tweet - "Today marks the first time we are recognizing the anniversary of Bloody Sunday without my good friend, John Lewis. 56 years ago, he and others marched across the Edmund Pettus Bridge and were greeted with violence. Today, we continue their fight for a more perfect union." 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 1, 2021 Tribute for the 60th Anniversary of the Edwards V. South Carolina March Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 25, 2021 Timmons Votes No on H.R. 5, the So-Called "Equality Act" Rep. William Timmons
Feb. 22, 2021 Tweet - "65 years ago, nearly 100 men and women were arrested for standing up against the injustices of this nation during the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Today we honor and recognize them, and are encouraged to continue to rise in the face of injustice." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 19, 2021 Tweet - "This pandemic has amplified racial inequities that have long existed in this nation. We've witnessed a disproportionate rate of infection, hospitalization, & death among minorities yet they are receiving fewer vaccinations. #VaccineEquity is essential to defeating this virus." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 19, 2021 Tweet - "Failure to achieve vaccination equity would not only compound the suffering in communities of color--failure would also delay or even derail containment of the virus across the country, which could hinder a safe return to normal life for everyone." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Black History Month is acknowledged in February, but we must remember and memorialize the history of Black people throughout the year." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 8, 2021 In honor of Black History Month, Sen. Coons and Rep. Clyburn reintroduce bill to commemorate multi-state Brown v. Board of Education sites Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
Feb. 3, 2021 Tweet - "151 years ago, the 15th amendment was ratified, giving African American men the right to vote. That right is still under attack today. Voter discrimination and disenfranchisement is still rampant in this country. We must remove all barriers to the ballot box." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 1, 2021 Senator Scott Statement Celebrating the Start of Black History Month Sen. Tim Scott
Feb. 1, 2021 Tweet - "This Black History Month we will celebrate the many achievements that Black people have made throughout the course of history. We will also remember and honor all of those who fought for change and paved the way for the history that we are still making today." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 1, 2021 Tweet - "Glad to see Septima Clark honored with a new US Mint coin. Fired as a public school teacher for not renouncing her NAACP membership, she went on to teach students at the Highland School, including Rosa Parks. I hope this inspires others to learn about her." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "President Biden is making racial equity & fairness in America a priority of his Administration. With just a week in office, he's already working to address past inequities. I look forward to working together to make America's greatness accessible & affordable to all." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "In order for America to truly be great, we must ensure that its greatness is accessible and affordable for all. Today, President Biden is issuing Executive Orders to advance equity by expanding fair housing, eliminating private prisons, and engaging with tribal nations." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 25, 2021 Scott and Colleagues Introduce National School Choice Week Resolution Sen. Tim Scott
Jan. 18, 2021 Senator Scott Statement Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Sen. Tim Scott
Jan. 13, 2021 Tweet - "Today, the House upheld our oath to the Constitution & held this president accountable for his high crimes & misdemeanors. Both Democrats & Republicans recognized the clear & present danger that this president is to our democracy. I hope our Senate colleagues will do the same." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 13, 2021 Tweet - "Today, we must do our constitutional duty once again. While the president failed in his attempt to upend our democracy, last Wednesday's events make clear that if we do not hold him accountable and remove him from power, a future attempt could succeed." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 12, 2021 Calling on Vice President Pence to Convene and Mobilize the Cabinet to Activate Section 4 of the 25th Amendment to Declare President Donald J. Trump Incapable of Executing the Duties of His Office Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 6, 2021 Tweet - "The GOP is planning a futile, fallacious challenge to a perfunctory Congressional duty. They make a mockery of their oath to uphold the Constitution & demonstrate a blatant disregard for the democratic process, yet our democratic institutions can withstand this domestic assault." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 6, 2021 Message From the Senate Rep. Ralph Norman
Jan. 5, 2021 Scott to Introduce Bill Establishing Election Integrity Commission Sen. Tim Scott
Jan. 3, 2021 Tweet - "Yesterday marked 56 years since Martin Luther King Jr. led a voter registration drive opposing rampant voter discrimination and intimidation in Selma, Alabama. Today we honor his legacy by showing up, speaking up, and remembering the work is not over." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 22, 2020 Tweet - "The 50% + 1 voting requirement purposefully diluted Black votes & produced decades of white-only elected officials. I'm hopeful the 117th Congress & new admin will demonstrate that we have learned from our history & not repeat sordid mistakes of our past." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 21, 2020 More Than A Dozen Scott Provisions Included in COVID Relief, Year End Funding, and Tax Bills Sen. Tim Scott
Dec. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Elected officials seem unable to exert their responsibilities & recognize what the constitution has laid out for us. I saw what the president is doing. I do not believe this man plans to give up office. A lot of people laughed at the things he was saying. I took it seriously." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Date Title Politician
April 28, 2021 Remarks: Senator Scott Response to the Joint Address Sen.Tim Scott
April 26, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General - Rep. Mace Sounds Alarm on Post Office's "Covert" Online Surveillance Program Rep.Nancy Mace
April 22, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Cardin, Van Hollen Urge President Biden to Nominate Ambassador to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Sen.Tim Scott, ...
April 22, 2021 Tweet - "There are 712,000 DC residents that are currently being denied a voice in Congress. They have been silenced for too long. It's time for #DCStatehood." Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 21, 2021 Tweet - "The #NoBanAct will prevent xenophobic acts, like the Trump Administration's Muslim Ban, from ever becoming law again. Our nation was built on freedom from religious persecution. It's time we return to the foundation of our democracy & get the No Ban Act to the President's desk." 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 7, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Carter Raises Concerns About Vaccine Passports Rep.Nancy Mace, ...
April 5, 2021 Clyburn, Williams, Gillibrand, And Warnock Announce Introduction Of Voter Empowerment Act 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
April 5, 2021 Reps. Williams, Clyburn and Sens. Warnock, Gillibrand Reintroduce Voter Empowerment Act, Originally Authored by Congressman John Lewis Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
April 2, 2021 Letter to Honorable Henry McMaster, Governor of South Carolina - Rep. Mace Joins Gov. McMaster in Opposition to Vaccine Passports Rep.Nancy Mace, ...
March 26, 2021 Tweet - "The AAPI community has faced relentless physical and verbal attacks during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hate and violence have no place in this country. We must all stand together against bigotry and #StopAsianHate" 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 25, 2021 ICYMI: Senator Scott on Ruthless Podcast Sen.Tim Scott
March 24, 2021 The Washington Post - Opinion: Tim Scott: Let's Set the Record Straight on 'Woke Supremacy' and Racism Sen.Tim Scott
March 19, 2021 Tweet - "If we allow the filibuster to be used to deny voting rights, it will be catastrophic for the future of this country and the future of our democracy." Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 19, 2021 Tweet - "@LeaderMcConnell seems hellbent on using the archaic filibuster to allow the Senate minority to block any legislation designed to protect voting & civil rights for our country's minority citizens as we continue our pursuit toward fulfillment of "liberty & justice for all." Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 19, 2021 Scorched Earth to Mississippi Burning Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "Tuesday's shooting in Georgia is a tragic example of the threats and violence many Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders having been facing for the past year. Hate has no place in this country. We must all stand together against bigotry & violence and #StopAsianHate." Rep.Jim Clyburn
March 10, 2021 Tweet - "I look at this legislation & I see it being targeted. One report yesterday said this program of doing more for Black farmers than anything since the 1964 Civil Rights Act. This legislation targets children who need to get back in school. That's targeting to me." 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 7, 2021 Tweet - "Today marks the first time we are recognizing the anniversary of Bloody Sunday without my good friend, John Lewis. 56 years ago, he and others marched across the Edmund Pettus Bridge and were greeted with violence. Today, we continue their fight for a more perfect union." 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 1, 2021 Tribute for the 60th Anniversary of the Edwards V. South Carolina March Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 25, 2021 Timmons Votes No on H.R. 5, the So-Called "Equality Act" Rep.William Timmons
Feb. 22, 2021 Tweet - "65 years ago, nearly 100 men and women were arrested for standing up against the injustices of this nation during the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Today we honor and recognize them, and are encouraged to continue to rise in the face of injustice." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 19, 2021 Tweet - "This pandemic has amplified racial inequities that have long existed in this nation. We've witnessed a disproportionate rate of infection, hospitalization, & death among minorities yet they are receiving fewer vaccinations. #VaccineEquity is essential to defeating this virus." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 19, 2021 Tweet - "Failure to achieve vaccination equity would not only compound the suffering in communities of color--failure would also delay or even derail containment of the virus across the country, which could hinder a safe return to normal life for everyone." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Black History Month is acknowledged in February, but we must remember and memorialize the history of Black people throughout the year." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 8, 2021 In honor of Black History Month, Sen. Coons and Rep. Clyburn reintroduce bill to commemorate multi-state Brown v. Board of Education sites Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
Feb. 3, 2021 Tweet - "151 years ago, the 15th amendment was ratified, giving African American men the right to vote. That right is still under attack today. Voter discrimination and disenfranchisement is still rampant in this country. We must remove all barriers to the ballot box." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 1, 2021 Senator Scott Statement Celebrating the Start of Black History Month Sen.Tim Scott
Feb. 1, 2021 Tweet - "This Black History Month we will celebrate the many achievements that Black people have made throughout the course of history. We will also remember and honor all of those who fought for change and paved the way for the history that we are still making today." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 1, 2021 Tweet - "Glad to see Septima Clark honored with a new US Mint coin. Fired as a public school teacher for not renouncing her NAACP membership, she went on to teach students at the Highland School, including Rosa Parks. I hope this inspires others to learn about her." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "President Biden is making racial equity & fairness in America a priority of his Administration. With just a week in office, he's already working to address past inequities. I look forward to working together to make America's greatness accessible & affordable to all." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "In order for America to truly be great, we must ensure that its greatness is accessible and affordable for all. Today, President Biden is issuing Executive Orders to advance equity by expanding fair housing, eliminating private prisons, and engaging with tribal nations." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 25, 2021 Scott and Colleagues Introduce National School Choice Week Resolution Sen.Tim Scott
Jan. 18, 2021 Senator Scott Statement Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Sen.Tim Scott
Jan. 13, 2021 Tweet - "Today, the House upheld our oath to the Constitution & held this president accountable for his high crimes & misdemeanors. Both Democrats & Republicans recognized the clear & present danger that this president is to our democracy. I hope our Senate colleagues will do the same." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 13, 2021 Tweet - "Today, we must do our constitutional duty once again. While the president failed in his attempt to upend our democracy, last Wednesday's events make clear that if we do not hold him accountable and remove him from power, a future attempt could succeed." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 12, 2021 Calling on Vice President Pence to Convene and Mobilize the Cabinet to Activate Section 4 of the 25th Amendment to Declare President Donald J. Trump Incapable of Executing the Duties of His Office Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 6, 2021 Tweet - "The GOP is planning a futile, fallacious challenge to a perfunctory Congressional duty. They make a mockery of their oath to uphold the Constitution & demonstrate a blatant disregard for the democratic process, yet our democratic institutions can withstand this domestic assault." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 6, 2021 Message From the Senate Rep.Ralph Norman
Jan. 5, 2021 Scott to Introduce Bill Establishing Election Integrity Commission Sen.Tim Scott
Jan. 3, 2021 Tweet - "Yesterday marked 56 years since Martin Luther King Jr. led a voter registration drive opposing rampant voter discrimination and intimidation in Selma, Alabama. Today we honor his legacy by showing up, speaking up, and remembering the work is not over." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 22, 2020 Tweet - "The 50% + 1 voting requirement purposefully diluted Black votes & produced decades of white-only elected officials. I'm hopeful the 117th Congress & new admin will demonstrate that we have learned from our history & not repeat sordid mistakes of our past." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 21, 2020 More Than A Dozen Scott Provisions Included in COVID Relief, Year End Funding, and Tax Bills Sen.Tim Scott
Dec. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Elected officials seem unable to exert their responsibilities & recognize what the constitution has laid out for us. I saw what the president is doing. I do not believe this man plans to give up office. A lot of people laughed at the things he was saying. I took it seriously." Rep.Jim Clyburn
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